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Plate Depicting the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, from a "Topographical" Dinner or Dessert Service ("A Vedute")

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Circular plate of grayish porcelain with blue band between two gilt lines around rim; gilt-bordered circular medallion in center with polychrome ruins of Sepolcro di Cecilia Metella.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Manufacturer
Doccia Porcelain Factory, Italian, established 1735
Probably
Ferdinando Ammannati, Italian, before 1781 – after 1823
Giovan Battista Fanciullacci, Italian, 1745 – 1825
Date
ca. 1810–1820
Credit Line
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt
Medium
hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold
Dimensions
H x diam.: 2.5 x 24 cm (1 x 9 7/16 in.)
Type
ceramics
Decorative Arts
Object Name
plate
Type
plate
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