Plate with Fern and Floral Motif
Artist
delftware
Date1740 c
Place of ManufactureBristol ?, England, Europe
MediumMaterial: tin glaze; earthenware
DimensionsOverall: 2.5 x 21.6 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineFrom the Collection of J.E. Horvath with Financial Assistance from B.C. Lotteries and the Ann & Joseph Pearson Purchase Fund.
Object number1980.014.026
DescriptionPainted in blue & manganese purple on a bluish white ground with ferns & flowers, the so-called mimosa pattern. This pattern was named mimosa only in England. It is actually a sketchy variation of some eithteenth century Chinese designs representing peonies & prunus. The design is repeated in the center between concentric blue lines.Status
Not on view
Nabeshima Ware
delftware
1903