Plate Item Number: Cg299 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Circular earthenware dish (plate) with flat base and everted rim. In well centre is a design of large and small flowers and bamboo by a low fence. Enclosing the design is a border of alternating flower and leaf patterns. Rim has scallop and dot border. Blue, green, yellow, purple, red design on blue-white base.
Cultural Context
decorative
Specific Techniques
tin-glazed
Iconographic Meaning
The three flowers illustrated on this plate represent the “three friends” of Chinese symbolism—pine, bamboo, and plum symbolizing longevity, perseverance, and integrity.
Item History
- Made in United Kingdom; London, England ? and Lambeth, England ? between 1740 and 1750
- Owned by F. H. Garner
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before December 2, 1988
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on December 2, 1988
What
Who
- Culture
- English
- Previous Owner
- F. H. Garner and Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- United Kingdom; London, England ? and Lambeth, England ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1740 and 1750
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; earthenware; tin-glaze
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1417/0346