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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Untitled (Plate)
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Date (Execution) : |
c.1900
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Geographical Origin : |
China
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Cultural Group : |
Chinese
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
Ceramic; enamel paint; glaze
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Object Type : |
plates (general, dishes)
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Visual Description :
An octagonal plate in pale blue rimmed with a gold vine motif. The central image is of St George riding a horse with a knife and shield in his hands.Below is a pair of clasped hands, and above is a seated female figure with a sword, shield and laurel(?) branch. The image of St.George is placed in a gold circular frame, and is surrounded by flowers. The banner with inscription is above the St. George image, and beneath the seated figure.
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Accession # : |
U997.5.2
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Width (cm) : |
22.00
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Height (cm) : |
2.20
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Depth (cm) : |
22.20
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Michael Priestly
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Artist Statement : |
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