Stand
Category
Ceramics
Date
1860 - 1870
Materials
Stoneware
Measurements
600 x 280 mm
Place of origin
Guangdong Province
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Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 433510
Summary
Group of plant stands, glazed stoneware, in various shapes derived from carved and joined hardwood or lacquer furniture, probably made at the Shiwan kilns, Guangdong Province, China, 1860s, decorated with turquoise, celadon and dark blue glazes.
Full description
The Shiwan kilns specialised in the production of practical and decorative stoneware objects (including tiles and architectural ornaments) covered with thick, glossy glazes. Purchased at Salviati & Co., St. James’s, London, 1870.
Provenance
Purchased by the National Trust with support from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, 1984.