Tray
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
16 mm (H); 278 mm (W); 126 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Guangzhou
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17889
Summary
Ceramic Canton family waisted rectangular tray. Broken into two pieces with old rivetted repair to base. On the base of the tray is painted a design showing goups of figures at either end, two birds at centre, butterflies, branches and flowers - all on white ground. The inside of the rim is decorated with foliage and flowers. The outside is decorated with butterflies, foliage and flowers.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.