Plate Item Number: Edz952 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Square, slightly concave cloisonne enamel plate with silver rim; underside covered in solid, slightly speckled light blue enamel with raised single ring foot of silver. Upper side is covered with a design of multi-coloured flowers, with a different large flower in each corner and in centre of plate, and scattered small flowers, all on black ground. Exposed wires are brass; some chips near rim.
History Of Use
The technique of making cloisonne enamel was first introduced to China in the 14th century or perhaps earlier, having evolved in Europe and the Middle East. This piece is probably of the late 19th century to early 20th century manufacture, made for export or for sale to Europeans.
Item History
- Made in China before 1953
- Collected between 1898 and 1953
- Owned by Marion Stephan
- Owned by Charles H. Stephan before January 10, 1977
- Received from Charles H. Stephan (Donor) on January 10, 1977
What
- Name
- Plate
- Identification Number
- Edz952
- Type of Item
- plate
- Material
- brass metal, silver metal and enamel
- Manufacturing Technique
- smelted, drawn, applied, fired, ground and polished
- Overall
- height 0.5 cm, width 8.7 cm, depth 9.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Marion Stephan and Charles H. Stephan
- Received from
- Charles H. Stephan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Collection Date
- between 1898 and 1953
- Ownership Date
- before January 10, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on January 10, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0352/0135 c