Collection Highlights
Kast
1675-1690
1941.914
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Platter
Object name
Platter
Date
1810-1820
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 18 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 47.6 x 39.4 cm )
Description
Octagonal "Canton" porcelain platter with blue underglaze decoration; border pattern consists of an abstract band, a diapered band, and stylized swags; the central view is a Chinese landscape of buildings and a bridge over water.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number
1956.141m
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.