Collection Highlights
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Date:
ca. 1906
Object Number:
PR.042.2
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dish
Object Number:
1940.40
Date:
ca. 1814-1860
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 5 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 17.5 x 13.7 cm )
Marks:
printed: in underglaze blue on bottom: crossed swords
painted: in purple on bottom: a triangle with a dot next to it.
Description:
Oblong porcelain dish with molded edges; central decoration of meandering light and dark purple floral vine; polychrome enamel butterflies and insects throughout; border decoration of purple lines and spirals interrupted by gilded spirals and purple flowers.
Gallery Label:
This dish is part of tea set which includes 1940.37-45.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
