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ROUND DEEP DISH, ONE OF FOUR

Creator(s): Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacturer)

On view in: French Porcelain Room


About this object

The bowl has three cabbage leaves reserved in white, each containing a spray of flowers in natural color; another spray is in the center; each space between the leaves is painted turquoise-blue, with a spray of flowers in gold; feathery gilt edging outlines the leaves and rim; the outside of the dish also has cabbage leaves and turquoise-blue areas.

Object name:
ROUND DEEP DISH, ONE OF FOUR
Made from:
Soft paste porcelain
Made in:
Vincennes, France
Date made:
1755-1756
Size:
21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
24.14.2
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK .2 Crossed L's and the letter c within; also 5 incised.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973