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Plate
Aeneas Leaving Dido
1755-1765
Description
The overglaze (enamel) printed scene on this plate may portray "The Departure of Aeneas," from the Aeneid. A Bow porcelain plate at Winterthur (1982.0138) also shows a classical scene printed in red enamels. It portrays Aeneas and Anchises fleeing from the burning city of Troy.
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Museum Object Number
1972.0119
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Mayer
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Object Number
1972.0119
Object Name
Plate
Title
Aeneas Leaving Dido
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1755-1765
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Sticker: "D.M. & P. MANHEIM (red print)/ STAFFORDSHIRE (black ink)/ salt-glaze (black ink)/ GUARANTEED GENUINE (red print)/ circa 1760 (black ink)"
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of rim
Inscription: Dark red enamel spot (decorator's mark)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Maritime
- Classical
- Aeneid
- Literary scene
- Literature
- Virgil
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Printed
- Enameled
Dimensions (inches)
0.75 (H) x 7.5 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.905 (H) x 19.05 (Diam)