Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dish
Object Number:
X.523
Date:
1755-1770
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 8 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 21.9 cm )
Description:
Circular 'famille rose' dish in with the border of pale blue band with geometric diamond floral pattern and six evenly spread vermillion four petaled flowers; at the center of the plate is a polychrome enamel floral arrangement with a blue rock, pink peonies, and two birds.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
