Plate
Artist
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
(French, founded 1756)
Artistdecorated by
Fumez
(French, active 1777–1804)
Date1790
Mediumsoft paste porcelain
Dimensions20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
MarkingsCrossed L, enclosing date letters MM (1790) above letters fx, for painter Fumez,
Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection
Object number1940.239
DescriptionWhite ground with border of blue cornflowers and leaves wound around a red band and a garland of red berries and leaves wound around a blue band. Center medallion of blue cornflowers and leaves wound around a red band at whose center is a pink rose with leaves.ProvenancePaul Kron Collection, 1926, No.14 Theodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA Ellis Collection, 1940
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