Octagonal plate with chinoiserie designs
CultureEnglish
OriginLambeth, Greater London, England
PeriodMary II (1689-1694)
Datec.1690
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, antimony oxide, press moulded, and thrown.
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
On view
