"Hot-Water" Plate with Neo-classical Motifs
CultureChinese
Datec. 1790
Mediumporcelain with overglaze enamel decoration
Dimensions1 7/8 x 10 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. (4.8 x 27.6 x 24.8 cm)
Classificationsceramics
Credit LineGift of Richard D. Pardue in honor of Angela and David Sanctuary Howard
Object number2013.1.3
DescriptionPlate with an interior chamber, intended to be filled with hot water to keep food warm while served; openings at opposite sides for filling and ventilating chamber. Decorated on rim with European ornamentation based on ancient Greek or Roman motifs: swags of vegetation alternate with octagonal medallions depicting covered vessels. Central medallion with "sea horse" and trident.On View
Not on viewCollections
Unidentified artist
mid 20th century
