Plaque "Tulips"
Dateca. 1815
Probably by
Derby Porcelain Manufactory
(1750-1784)
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
DimensionsOH: 10in. (25.4cm); W: 8 1/4in. (21cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1992-16
DescriptionRectangular, soft-paste porcelain plaque decorated with six tulips in a vase on a gray ground. Four of the tulips have purple and white coloring. Two tulips are purple and yellow.InscribedFour lines of inscription in pencil on reverse, very faint and have yet to be deciphered.
MarkingsNo
ProvenancePurchased from: Christie, Manson & Woods, Ltd.
ca. 1735
1829
1901-1948
1730-1750
June 3, 1788
1810 (dated)
1700-1750
1845-1855