Pair of grisaille and gilt plates with quail and chrysanthemums ("An ju le ye")
CultureChinese
OriginChina
PeriodQing dynasty (1645-1911), Yongzheng period (1723-1735)
Datec.1730-1750
MediumPorcelain, overglaze enamel, gold
DimensionsOverall (G08.7.01.1 & .2): 2.8 x 21.6 cm (1 1/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
DescriptionPair of Chinese plates decorated in grisaille with two quail sitting in the centre amid flowering branches. The rim is elaborately decorated with a grisaille pattern and four gilt flowering reserves.
Credit LineGift of Helen E. Gardiner
Object numberG08.7.1.1-2
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1775
Object number: G04.18.31.1-2
Artist / Maker: Bow Porcelain Works
c.1755
Object number: G07.18.2.1a-b&2a-b
Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730-1740
Object number: G04.18.11
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1862-1873
Object number: G91.3.92.1-2
