Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
Date:
1835-1836
Object Number:
1858.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
INV.13143
Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 9 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Porcelain plate; the border pattern is composed of a gilded band at the rim, which in turn is bound by a rust band with gold dots, again bound by a gold line with painted waves; at the top of each wave is a blue diamond, and between the diamonds are blue dots; the secondary border is composed of interlaced bands of blue and gilded rust husks and a plain gold vine; at the center is a gilded blue enamel floral spray.
Gallery Label:
These plates are part of a larger set.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
