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Plate
Chinese for export
18th century
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: Diam: 9 1/2" (23.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Aimée and Miss Rosamond Lamb
Accession Number69.390
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DescriptionOne of two plates (see 69.391). Hexagonal sided, white ground. In center is coat of arms in shield shape showing three fishes and black chevron. Spread-winged orange bird at top. Scroll inscribed NEC QUAE RERE HONOREM NEC PERNERE. Surrounded by delicate flowers. Around edge is scallop of red beading with decoration of red and purple flowers alternating with various insects. Gold twist design around edge of bowl.