Plates, Dinner

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

Plate: The image showcases an ornate, round porcelain plate with a beautifully scalloped edge, adorned with a delicate gold trim. At the center of the plate is an intricate design of a bird perched on a branch, with green and gold accents depicting the leaves and flowers. This central motif is surrounded by elegant floral patterns that echo the natural theme and are subtly highlighted with gold detailing. The overall aesthetic of the plate is one of refined elegance, reflecting a harmonious blend of artistic craftsmanship and decorative sophistication.
Plate

The image showcases an ornate, round porcelain plate with a beautifully scalloped edge, adorned with a delicate gold trim. At the center of the plate is an intricate design of a bird perched on a branch, with green and gold accents depicting the leaves and flowers. This central motif is surrounded by elegant floral patterns that echo the natural theme and are subtly highlighted with gold detailing. The overall aesthetic of the plate is one of refined elegance, reflecting a harmonious blend of artistic craftsmanship and decorative sophistication.

Name/Title

Plates, Dinner

Entry/Object ID

970.3.12m-r

Description

These pieces are from the 53 piece Matheson family china. They are of a rather heavy white china decorated in rich gold leaf. The edges of each plate are scalloped and decorated with gold scrolls. The borders are decorated with gold and red butterflies perched on gold flowering branches about the perimeter. The central design in all these plates is of a red, green and gold enameled bird sitting in red, gold and green flowering branch. Each bird is slightly different yet similar to make a cohesive whole. All are in perfect condition and bare the red painted number 3100 on the underside. circa 1835. No other identifying marks can be found.

Made/Created

Date made

1835

Dimensions

Diameter

22.225 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter: 8 3/4"

Material

China