Dish

Date1780-1800

OriginAsia, China, Jingdezhen

MediumHard-paste porcelain

DimensionsD: 7 15/16" OH: 1 9/16"

Credit LineGift of Mr. Joseph France

Object number2001-43,1

DescriptionThis Chinese export porcelain saucer dish is ornamented in rose, puce, and green opaque enamels featuring swags of flowers around the edge of the dish with five small floral groups in the center. A narrow dot border within two lines bands the rim.

A 5 1/2" hairline runs from rim to opposite side of well.
ProvenanceFormerly owned by Joseph France's parents, Richard and Louisa F. France.