Charger with portrait of William III
CultureEnglish
OriginBrislington, Bristol, England
PeriodWilliam III and Mary II (1650-1702)
Datec.1689-1702
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, press moulded, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 6.6 x 33.6 cm (2 5/8 x 13 1/4 in.)
MarkingsInscribed with initials 'KW'
DescriptionA Brislington portrait charger, with the crowned head of William III. It is within manganese lines and with a stylized border of foliage and flying insects. It is lead glaze back, and is painted in blue, manganese and deep yellow.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.417
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
