Shell dish
Manufacturer
Bow Porcelain Works
(English, 1744 - 1776)
CultureEnglish
Datec.1755-1758
MediumPhosphatic (bone ash) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionOf shallow shell shape, raised on a shell encrusted base, painted in the Kakiemon palette with the Two Quail pattern, gold details
Credit LineGift of William B.G. Humphries
Object numberG23.8.12
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
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