Dish

Date1760-1780

MediumHard-paste porcelain

DimensionsDiam.: 6 3/16" OH: 1 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Mr. Joseph France

Object number2001-48

DescriptionThis Chinese export porcelain saucer dish is ornamented with sepia enamel decoration. A central floral spray is surrounded by six smaller floral sprays placed evenly around it. There is some gilding on the flowers and the six part shaped rim bears a bellflower band.

Staining and wear to upper cavetto and rim. Glaze is a dense, matte orangepeel texture throughout.
ProvenanceFormerly owned by Joseph France's parents, Richard and Louisa F. France.