SOUP PLATE WITH VIEW OF ST. MICHAEL'S CATHEDRAL, KIEV
Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)
Currently in storage
About this object
The soup plate is decorated in sepia. In the center is a view of St. Michaels Cathedral in Kiev. Around the rim are smaller views all labelled in Russian. Alternating with the views are eight pointed stars. The outer edge has a pointed design. There is a design of acanthus leaves between the views and stars.
- Object name:
- SOUP PLATE WITH VIEW OF ST. MICHAEL'S CATHEDRAL, KIEV
- Made from:
- Pottery
- Made in:
- England
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 27.9
- Class:
- CERAMICS
- Signature marks:
- MARK; INSCRIPTION underneath: factory mark in sepia, name of pattern "Kieff"; illegible impressed mark on front in Cyrillic around rim: Church of St. Nicholas, University, Fire Brigade, Law Courts on front in Cyrillic in center: St. Michael's Cathedral
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973