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Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Fruit basket
Object Number:
INV.13048
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 9 x 7 7/8 in. ( 10.5 x 22.9 x 20 cm )
Description:
Reticulated fruit basket with flat bottom, flared rim, and molded shell handles; with blue underglaze decoration depicting Chinese river scene with bridges and buildings; border pattern consists of a wide blue band with asterisks and lines bound by a feather edge with scalloped border.
Gallery Label:
This type of porcelain is known as early Canton ware.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
