Charger
- Object Name:
- Charger
- Object ID:
- 1938.008.02
- Place of Origin:
- China
- Date:
- circa 1840
- Description:
- Charger. Circular porcelain dish with sides curving very gradually upward. Painted polychrome decoration (pink, green, gold) similar to Rose Medallion pattern, but with a circular, figured scene rather than a gilded medallion at center. On inner surface, panels with C-scroll outlines alternately contain figured scenes and floral designs with birds and butterflies. Panels are separated by six narrow bands radiating from center and decorated with rose peonies and green tendrils on a gilt background, each with a butterfly near base. Reverse surface undecorated. Rim gilded. Various pencil marks on base of foot ring which are illegible. Adhesive tape label on reverse with donor information.
- Material:
- Ceramic
- Dimensions:
- H-2.3 Dia-16.5 inches
- Provenance:
- The relative coarseness of the design on this piece suggests that it may be of early 20th, rather than late 19th, century in date.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
- People:
- Jewell, Margaret H. (1866-1970)
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