Plate
Dateca. 1751-52
Maker
French, Vincennes
Label TextThe blue border of this French plate mimics the gemstone lapis lazuli, a precious commodity imported from Afghanistan. The allusion to lapis lazuli emphasized the value of porcelain, which was costly to produce.
Object number2001.1062
ProvenancePurchased from Dragesco-Cramoison Porcelaines et Verreries Anciennes
13, rue de Beaune 75007 Paris, France
Credit LineGift of Paula Wolf Dillon, Dr. Mary Gardys van den Berg, and Martin Wolf in memory of their mother Mary Alice Wolf
Dimensions9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm) diameter
MediumSoft paste porcelain
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