Title
Chinese Export Saucer
Creator
Date
c. 1795
Description
A Chinese Export dish/saucer (Chinese, c. 1795) with an inner and outer underglaze blue cell and spearhead border. The center of the plate has an armorial design of an iron-red and gold shield with the initials "RG" in script surrounded by ermine manetling and blue enamel and gold drapery. The gilded edge is gently lobed in eight sections.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
porcelain
Extent
diameter: 9 1/2"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Gladys Brooks Thayer.
Identifier
PSNC.1768
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