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Dish
anonymous, c. 1630 - c. 1650
The recipe for making porcelain was not known in Europe until the 18th century. European potters produced earthenware covered with a layer of tin glaze. This dish clearly demonstrates the influence of Chinese porcelain. The painted decorations, however, are much simpler than those found on genuine porcelain. Moreover, the back of the dish is not white; the yellow clay is merely covered with a transparent lead glaze.
- Artwork typeplatter
- Object numberBK-1955-62
- Dimensionsheight 5.5 cm x diameter 35 cm
- Physical characteristicsmajolica blauw beschilderd in de glazuur