Plate with chinoiserie design
CultureEnglish
OriginBristol, Bristol, England
PeriodMary II (1689-1694)
Date1690
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 2.9 x 21.7 cm (1 1/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
MarkingsInscribed with initials ' I G M' and date '1690'
DescriptionEnglish Delft Marriage Plate, the central portion painted with a bird in foliage near rocks and flowers. It is within a stylised foliate border. The design is in the typical two-toned blue style of the period.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.467
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
