Title
A Chinese Export Canton Rose Medallion Garden Seat
Creator
Date
early 19th Century
Description
A Chinese export Canton Rose Medallion garden seat (Chinese, early 19th century) of hexagonal form. The seat is decorated with scenes from the classic Chinese love story Romance of the Western Chamber and two rose reticulated ‘cash’ medallions. A wide band of figural decoration is set between two smaller bands with blossoms, birds, butterflies, and raised circular (nipple) bosses. The top is painted with conforming decoration. Originally part of a pair, this garden seat is original to Chateau-sur-Mer.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
porcelain
Extent
19" x 15" x 15"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Smith, 1970.
Identifier
PSNC.4454
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