Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Soup plate
Object Number:
1948.562b
Date:
ca. 1882
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
dinner plate: 1 x 9 1/4 in.; soup plate: 1 3/4 x 9 1/8 in.
Description:
Porcelain soup plate with scalloped rims each with royal Hawaiian crest at center; soup plate has similar design with green enamel.
Gallery Label:
This plate was made for use in the State Dining Room of Iolani Palace; the medallion is coat of arms of King Kamehameha of Hawaii and inscription is his motto (tr. "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness")
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James Hazen Hyde
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
