Collection place: East Asia / Collector: Anson Stiles Blake / Materials: Gold (metal) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Dish, accession number 9-12391, described as dish, porcelain w/ enamel decoration. "Dutch ship" type "Imari" ware. 1 of 3. rather small, shallow plate. central medalion containing 3-masted ship w/ flags flying from each, and large flag at stern; depicted entirely in red, black and gold, except for touches of green on sail. two 'scroll'-like dragons in reserve on surrounding band. 2 panels opp. ea. other on sides contain small versions of ship. floral motifs on the other two sids w/ 2 Dutchmen between each; some holding their hats, others holding Japanese fans. flroal lozange-diaper pattern ground of grey & green. underside: 2 panels w/ ships & 2 medalions w/ men. red flowers & blue leaves between. H. 3 cm. Dia. 19 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Plate, accession number 9-12745, described as China. Plate, porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration. Rose Canton export ware. Wide, flat bottomed with raised turned up marli. Large central medallion with rose-pink blossoms, bright green foliage, yellow fruits and butterflies; narrow floral band surrounding. Wide band on marli to rim with dozens of black, yellow, blue butterflies on gilt ground. Four reserve panels containing rose sprays. Underside plain, white. Pinholes in surface of glaze. Many chips in edge, gilt very worn. Height 2.6 centimeters, diameter 25 centimeters.