Plate with Peacock Feathers

Object Name: 
Plate with Peacock Feathers

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Object Name: 
Plate with Peacock Feathers
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
Germany, Dresden
Accession Number: 
85.7.4
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 2.7 cm, Diam (max): 20.6 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
about 1850-1880
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Simmons II in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Simmons
Primary Description: 
Opaque white porcelain, with blue and gold trim; slip cast. Circular shape, with scalloped edge; row of peacock feathers on shoulders; scrolled eyes in center.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Simmons, Walter E., II, Former Collection
1985
Simmons, Mrs. Walter E., II, Source
1985
Color: 
white
blue
gold
Technique: 
slip casting
Material: 
porcelain
Inscription: 
crossed sword mark
Trademark