LEAF DISH FROM THE DESSERT SERVICE OF THE ORDER OF ST. GEORGE, ONE OF 11
Creator(s): Gardner Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacturer)
On view in: Russian Porcelain Room
About this object
Shaped in the form of grape leaves, the round dish was partially molded with realistic veins running through it and natural color variations.The grape vine formes the handle of the dish. The edges are gilded. In center of dish is the star of the order surrounded with draped orange and black ribbon intertwined with laurel leaves. the badge of the order is suspended from the ribbon. at the end opposite the handle.
- Object name:
- LEAF DISH FROM THE DESSERT SERVICE OF THE ORDER OF ST. GEORGE, ONE OF 11
- Made from:
- Porcelain
- Made in:
- Verbilki, Russia
- Date made:
- 18th c.
- Size:
- 29.8 cm (11 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 25.6.1
- Class:
- CERAMICS
- Signature marks:
- MARK G underglaze blue, impress 0 see #42 inscription around the star of the order : in Cyrillic For Service and Bravery around the Cyrillic letters S.G. for St. George
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973