2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
Artist/Maker: Enit Zerner Kaufman

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Plate

Plate
Object name 
Plate
Date 
1810-1820
Medium 
Porcelain
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 19.7 cm )
Description 
Blue underglazed octagonal plate with gilded edge; trellis border bounded below by spears and posts; central view of Chinese river scene with buildings.
Object Number 
INV.13052
Gallery Label 
This type of plate is known as early 'Canton ware.'
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.