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Pair of plates with the coat of arms of Amsterdam
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Pair of plates with the coat of arms of Amsterdam

anonymous · c. 1730 - c. 1740 · turning; vitrification; paint; gild; emailleren; fired; glaze; gold (metal); email; porcelain

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

In the 18th century, Chinese manufacturers developed a new pink enamel which became extremely popular. On these plates, the use of pink enamel decoration is fully developed, as the subtle nuances in the hues of the large flowers show. The porcelain is exceptionally thin. The back is completely covered in pink enamel, lending a warm glow to the translucent white porcelain.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePaar borden met het wapen van Amsterdam. c. 1730 - c. 1740. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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