Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plates (2)
Object name
Plates (2)
Date
1700-1720
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 7/8 x 8 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 21.6 cm )
Description
Two identical porcelain plates decorated in blue underglaze with central pattern of three stylized fish with heads overlapping tails pointing outwards; the fish are surrounded by stylized scrolling floral vines and the border pattern is composed of eight peonies between bands of three-humped shapes; two "prunus" branches on back rim.
Object Number
X.521ab
Gallery Label
These plates were made during the reign of K'ang Hsi (1662-1722).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
