Octagonal plate with chinoiserie designs
CultureEnglish
OriginLambeth, Greater London, England
PeriodMary II (1689-1694)
Dateca.1690
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 2 x 21 cm (13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionLambeth octagonal plate of small size, painted in blue and yellow in a central circular panel with a Chinese man seated amongst rocks and plants. The rim is similarly decorated. The reverse has a pinkish-white glaze and has three 'spur' marks.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.498
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
