Set of 16: British Museum English Porcelain
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Blue and White "Prunus" Jar, K'ang Hsi Period (1662-1722), British Museum
A Chinese porcelain jar with a lid, featuring white prunus (plum blossom) designs on a blue, crackled glaze background. The jar is identified as being from the K'ang Hsi period and part of the British Museum collection. Its height is noted as 10'5". British Museum Bow Bottle, Partridge Pattern Ceramic Bow Bottle from the British Museum, featuring a detailed Partridge Pattern with floral motifs and a dragon on the neck. Height 8 inches. Collection identifier I. 34. Bristol Figure of Winter, Seasons Set, British Museum Ceramic figurine of a boy representing Winter, from a "set of Seasons." From the Borradaile Collection at the British Museum. The figure is 11 inches high. Worcester Vase and Cover, C. 44, British Museum A green Worcester porcelain vase and cover (lid), ornately decorated with colorful bird and floral patterns within a scalloped cartouche. The item is identified as C. 44 and (V. 48) from the British Museum collection, with a noted height of 9 inches (H 9".ë.). Worcester Dish, Scale-blue Ground, British Museum Worcester porcelain dish with a distinctive scale-blue ground, featuring reserved panels decorated with exotic birds, butterflies, and floral patterns. Diameter: 12 inches. From the British Museum collection (V. 78). Lowestoft Dish with Local Views, British Museum A ceramic Lowestoft dish, diameter 7.5 inches, displaying a central depiction of a church and six surrounding vignettes with local views, including sailing ships. Item from the British Museum Collection (XI. 1). Longton Hall Plate with Floral Design, C.41 Decorative ceramic plate featuring a central bouquet primarily of pink and yellow roses, with smaller blue and red flowers and a butterfly, on a white background. The plate has a scalloped rim, which is dark blue with ornate gold scrollwork and floral patterns. Text identifies it as 'LONGTON HALL PLATE. D. 9.8'' British Museum--(IV. 13).'. Derby Biscuit Figure of Lord Howe, British Museum Biscuit porcelain figure from Derby depicting Admiral Lord Howe, 11.3 inches tall. He stands with one hand on his hip, the other resting on a cannon. An exhibit of the British Museum. Text on front reads: "C. 40. DERBY. Biscuit figure of Lord Howe. H. 11.3'' British Museum--(III. 1)." Derby Centre Vase, Borradaile Collection, British Museum Illustration of a highly decorated Derby centre vase from the Borradaile Collection, housed in the British Museum. The vase features intricate patterns, angel-like figures as handles, and a central painted scene of a woman. It stands 16 inches tall. Chelsea Candle Bracket Figurine, Man with Cat, Period IV, British Museum Porcelain candle bracket from Chelsea, Period IV. Features a seated man in 18th-century attire holding a birdcage, with a cat at his side. Item from the British Museum collection, identified as C. 38 and (II. 51), with a height of 8.3 inches. Chelsea Vase and Stand, Period IV, British Museum Ornate Chelsea porcelain vase with a lid and matching stand. The vase is predominantly teal with elaborate gilt rococo scrollwork and features a central cartouche painted with a colorful bouquet of flowers. The stand is similarly decorated with floral motifs. The piece is identified as Period IV and measures H. 16·8''. Part of the British Museum collection (II. 29). Chelsea Covered Cup and Saucer, Rose Pompadour, Period IV Rose pompadour ground with gilt highlights, decorated with colorful birds and foliage. From the Borradaile Collection, British Museum. Diameter of saucer is 6.2 inches. Chelsea Porcelain Vase, 1762, British Museum Blue Chelsea porcelain vase with ornate gilt handles, lid, and Rococo-style embellishments. A central painted panel, framed in a gilt cartouche, depicts a classical figural scene. The vase was made in 1762 and stands 19.7 inches tall. It is part of the British Museum collection, referenced as II. 28. The print is identified as C. 35. Chelsea Dish, Period IV, Borradaile Collection, British Museum Ornate Chelsea ceramic dish featuring a central floral bouquet on a white ground. The scalloped rim is elaborately decorated with painted birds, scrolls, and foliage. From the Borradaile Collection at the British Museum. Bow Shepherdess Figurine, Borrādaile Collection, British Museum Porcelain figurine of a shepherdess in a pink and red floral dress, holding a basket of flowers and a bouquet. A small white lamb stands at her feet amidst abundant flowers on an ornate, scrolled base. Text notes the figurine is 'one of a pair' and 'H. 11'6"'. British Museum Publication: English Porcelain Page 4 (numbered 738.2 B362e) details English porcelain items (C.35-C.45) such as Chelsea Vases, Derby Figures, and Worcester Dishes from the British Museum collection, with notes on origin, design, and dimensions. Page 1 serves as an introduction to 'A Series of Postcards Illustrating English Porcelain,' covering the history of English porcelain manufacture. A sticker indicates provenance from Bernardino Valley R College Library. Chelsea Cup and Saucer, Barwell Bequest, British Museum Chelsea porcelain cup and saucer, Period IV, from the Barwell Bequest, held at the British Museum. The saucer has a diameter of 5.5 inches. Both pieces feature figural decorations within scalloped panels against a dark blue ground with gilt details. Card reference C. 34. Envelope for British Museum Set C3, English Porcelain Collection Front of envelope features an image of the British Museum facade. Designed to hold a set of 15 pictorial images of English Porcelain. |
