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Armorial plate

German
19th century
Object Place: Europe, Berlin, Germany

Medium/Technique Porcelain
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Theodore L. Badger
Accession Number1974.560
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionHeraldic shields in center along with crowned armor head pieces with furling drapery. Decorated in gold, grays, red and blue. Cutwork scalloped rim. Around bowl, ovals with floral design. All decorated with gold. Marks: [inscription] / KPM in red; sceptre in blue. [inscription] incised. / Molded chain and rosette edge, reticulated rim, decorated in red, black and blue enamel, silver and gold; two coats of arms with helmets, crowns and scrolled leaf mantling joined by lion mask supporting shield with monogram VAW (?). Marks: scepter in underglaze blue; orb with cross and KPM printed in red; 41 in gold and =unable to enter marks = impressed.
Marks Marks: scepter in underglaze blue; orb with cross and KPM printed in red; 41 in gold and ?/T/Z/3/1D impressed.