Butter dish stand
Object NameButter dish stand
Manufacturer
Royal Worcester
(English, founded 1751)
Datec. 1770
OriginEngland
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
Dimensions***Ht 1 9/16" (4.0) Wt 7 5/8" (19.5) Di De
Ht 1/4" (0.7) Di 5 3/16" (13.2)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Ceramics
Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number2.8.64
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureEnglish
Label TextThe background of this plate is painted in a blue fish-scale design and is reminiscent of Japanese kimono designs; it is known as salmon-scale and used in porcelain decoration at Worchester dating from 1763.
MarkingsMark in underglaze blue. Worcester mark used mainly on pieces with oriental decoration, an imitation seal mark (Hughes, p162).
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
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