Dinner Plate
MakerMade by
Blakeman & Henderson
(French)
RetailerSold by
Henry Kohn & Sons
(American)
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumMechanically-molded hard paste porcelain with overglaze gilding and gold enamel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 8 7/8in. (22.5cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineBequest of George H. Gilman, Jr.
Object number1985.14.22
DescriptionRound, hard paste porcelain plate with overglaze gilding and gold enamel. The center of the plate is decorated with a small gilt design of abstract flowers and scrolls. This is surrounded by concentric borders at the rim of the plate. First is a scalloped gilt line with small medallions pointing toward the center of the plate. The next border is a plain gilt line, followed by a gold enamel border consisting of a wavy line interrupted periodically by flowers and leaves. This is surrounded by a final line of gilding at the rim.
Status
Not on view
