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On Display: House - China Shop
Plate
1795-1830
Description
According to correspondence provided by the donor, this group of "Canton" pattern plates and dishes (2005.0027.001-.066) has a history of ownership by Massachusetts residents Abraham Kilham and his son. As per the same source, these mariners, merchants, and ship captains were involved in the China Trade from 1797 onward.
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Jingdezhen; China; Asia
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Museum Object Number
2005.0027.031
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Carl and Julie Lindberg
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Object Number
2005.0027.031
Object Name
Plate
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Jingdezhen; China; Asia
Date
1795-1830
Subject(s)
- American ownership history (foreign manuf)
- Archaeological evidence for similar (America)
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Incised
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
1.024 (H) x 7.539 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.6 (H) x 19.15 (Diam)