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ROUND DEEP DISH, ONE OF FOUR

Creator(s): Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

In the center on a white ground is a cluster of flowers and fruit in natural color including 2 peaches, some grapes, 3 plums and a small pink rose. The rim is painted turquoise-blue and has three oval panels reserved in white each containing one exotic bird in a landscape and framed with gold scrolls and floral sprays.

Object name:
ROUND DEEP DISH, ONE OF FOUR
Made from:
Soft paste porcelain
Made in:
Sèvres, France
Date made:
18th c.-19th c.
Size:
20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
24.47.1
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK .1 Crossed L's, and the mark for Méraud within- painter of flowers and garlands from 1756-86 (?) and four irregular dots; .1 has 34 incised
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973