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On Display: House - China Hall
Plate (Cake Plate)
1786-1795
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Jingdezhen; China; Asia
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Museum Object Number
1963.0714.005
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1963.0714.005
Object Name
Plate (Cake Plate)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Jingdezhen; China; Asia
Date
1786-1795
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside, within footrim
Inscription: Large, rectangular, yellowed paper label with "[handwritten] These pieces were part of the dinner service owned by Mr. Sanford who was chancellor of New York State and entertained and served both George Washington and Governor Clinton. They were presented to Mr. Ackley by the niece of Mr. Sanford."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- maritime
- American ownership history (foreign manuf)
- American market (Chinese manufacture)
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Gilded
- Enameled
- Incised
Dimensions (inches)
1.496 (H) x 7.835 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.8 (H) x 19.9 (Diam)