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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Dish
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Dish

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Dateca. 1770
Mediumporcelain and overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/4 x 6 in. (3.2 x 15.2 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of The Kohen Family
Terms
    Object number2007.34.8
    DescriptionThis export dish is decorated in the style of European grisalle engravings. Grisalle refers to painting executed entirely in monochrome in various shades of gray. In this case a fine white porcelain body is decorated with overglaze black enamel to imitate the grisalle technique. Gilt has been applied to the enamel detailing of the dish. The central design of what appears to be a heavenly queen sitting on a cloud and flanked by her familiar - a peacock - and orb and sword is rather unusual. It is probable that the decoration is based on a contemporaneous print. The outer rim is decorated two pairs of decoration. The set above and below the central design appear to be a stylized heraldic design. The set on the right and left hand side of the dish look like open netting.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1755
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1830
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1820-1850
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1820
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1720
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    late 18th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    late 17th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    1723-1735
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    early 18th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1750
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1825
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1730