Collection Highlights
Stained glass window
Date:
ca. 1656
Object Number:
1951.414b
Medium:
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1952.112
Date:
ca. 1795
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. ( 3.8 x 20 cm )
Marks:
red enamelled letters: in scrolled border: "Prescia"
Description:
Porcelain plate with ribbed sides and shaped rim; border consists of blue enamelled dots between wavy gilt lines and gilt and blue bands; center enamelled with pseudo arms of New York State; figures of liberty and justice flanking shield with scrolled border surmounted by an eagle.
Gallery Label:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art owns a cream jug from the same service. Border and arms relate to 1952.11a-f.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
