ca. 1755
United Kingdom
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Dish
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Author of the objectLongton Hall
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSoft-paste porcelain
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SizeOverall, irregular diameter (confirmed): 1 3/8 Г— 8 1/4 Г— 8 1/4 in. (3.5 Г— 21 Г— 21 cm)
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Geography details
United Kingdom -
Country today
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Dateca. 1755
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Many of the products of the short lived Longton Hall factory (1749–60) reflect the keen interest in the natural world that was so prevalent in the mid 18th century. In this instance, the form of the dish appears enveloped by the six finely-detailed vine leaves.
