Shell dish

Manufacturer Bow Porcelain Works (English, 1744 - 1776)

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 Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

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Status

Not on view

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