Artist:Karl L. H. MüllerUnion Porcelain Works
Medium: Porcelain
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Dates:ca. 1867
Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. (3.2 x 41.3 x 41.3 cm)
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Accession Number: 1998.21.1
Image: 1998.21.1_bw.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Porcelain tray with polychrome decoration. Round, flat bottom with upturned, convex rim. Inside covered with rust-colored ground, medallions containing naturalistically painted nature scenes, vines with leaves and flowers encircle the medallions. Decorations on bottom of tray: large circular medallion in center contains two deer (or antelope) on grassy outcropping, one grazing the other raises its head to confront two flying birds. Six smaller oval medallions around edge, containing (clockwise from top): weasel and monkey; two fighting ducks; two deer locking antlers; large gray bird (ostrich?) with ruffled feathers surrounded by flying birds; reclining boar and an unidentifiable animal; and swimming waterfowl spreading wings over her chicks. Rim decorated with six diamond-shaped medallions alternating with dragons; medallions contain single bird on a branch or an animal (fox or weasel). Condition: Good.