Lidded Dish
MakerMade by
Unknown
Datelate 18th-early 19th century
MediumDrape-molded Chinese export porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including lid x width x depth): 4 1/4 x 10 1/4 x 8 1/2in. (10.8 x 26 x 21.6cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineBequest of George Dudley Seymour
Object number1945.1.1420.1a-b
DescriptionDiamond-shaped, scalloped-edged lidded dish of Chinese export porcelain, hand-painted in underglaze cobalt blue with a Chinese landscape; the lidded dish is a type of Chinese export porcelain known as Nankingware. The landscape shows a tree and Chinese structure to the right, surrounded by a river. There is a bridge in the foreground, and mountains, trees, and Chinese structures in the distance. A small figure walks across the bridge, and another figure is in a boat on the river.
Dish (.a): The landscape, found on the bottom of the inside of the dish, is surrounded by a series of borders. The first is a solid blue line, followed by a border of scrolls, leaves, and flowers. This is followed by a field of white. At the rim of the dish is another border of scrolls, leaves, and flowers. The outside of the dish has four clusters of flowers.
Lid (.b): The landscape, found on the top of the lid, is surrounded by two borders. The first is a blue line, while at the edge of the lid is a border of scrolls, leaves, and flowers. A small molded finial has been applied to the top of the lid. A small white spot of an unknown substance has adhered to the lid near the handle.
Dish (.a): The landscape, found on the bottom of the inside of the dish, is surrounded by a series of borders. The first is a solid blue line, followed by a border of scrolls, leaves, and flowers. This is followed by a field of white. At the rim of the dish is another border of scrolls, leaves, and flowers. The outside of the dish has four clusters of flowers.
Lid (.b): The landscape, found on the top of the lid, is surrounded by two borders. The first is a blue line, while at the edge of the lid is a border of scrolls, leaves, and flowers. A small molded finial has been applied to the top of the lid. A small white spot of an unknown substance has adhered to the lid near the handle.
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