Title
Chinese Export Covered Vegetable Dish on Stand
Creator
Date
18th century
Description
A Chinese export covered vegetable dish on stand (Chinese, 18th century). The cover is surmounted by a flower form finial. The body of the dish has two twisted strap side handles terminating in raised floral forms. All of the pieces are painted with a dragon head heraldic/armorial crest with the banner motto “Fac Recte Nil Time” (Latin for “Do right and fear nothing”) and gilt and sepia wave borders around the rim. Similar in design to pieces produced by Royal Worcester.
a=dish, b=cover, c=stand
a=dish, b=cover, c=stand
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
porcelain
Extent
6" x 7 3/4" x 6"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. W. Harold Hoffman.
Identifier
PSNC.1373a-c
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