Plate

Currently not on view

Plate

c. 1790

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese, for export to the English market

This plate was made in China, for export to the English market. The designs in the cartouches on the rim represent the four continents. The figure of Hope in the center supports a shield that bears the Ker family coat of arms. Jane, daughter of Ellis Martin and Elizabeth Ker, married her first cousin, William Ker, about 1790, and this plate is likely from the service made to commemorate their marriage.

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Object Details

Title:

Plate

Date:

c. 1790

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese, for export to the English market

Medium:

Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilt decoration

Dimensions:

3/4 × 9 1/2 inches (1.9 × 24.1 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Gift of William and Ilsa West, 2000

Accession Number:

2000-90-1

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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