Plates, “K’ang Hsi Lotus” Pattern
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Company
(British)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1770-75
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II
Object numberL2005.10.51
Not on view
DescriptionThese are an assembled pair of 'K'ang Hsi Lotus' Pattern Fluted Small Plates. Painted in the center with flowerhead within a roundel, the scalloped rim exterior with four trailing prunus or peony branches. Pseudo-Chinese symbol marks within a double circle in underglaze-blue. Painted by different hands.ProvenanceHenry Clay Hofheimer, II
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1770
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1760
