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Dish

Dateca. 1736

MediumHard-paste porcelain

DimensionsD: 15 1/2in.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase, Wesley and Elise H. Wright in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Hofheimer II and in honor of John C. Austin

Object number2013-57

DescriptionLarge dish with 2" marley, decorated in opaque enamels in Japanese style. The asymmetrical motif features two 'auspicious', crabs in the cavetto with peonies, bamboo, and small pine branches crossing the marley and cavetto on three sides. One crab is rendered in gilt and as are several bamboo leaves.

"H. Moog/ ATLANTA" gold on black oval label on base

Condition excellent- only kiln frit in well and on base. A few knife marks.
Label TextThis Chinese export porcelain dish is decorated in opaque enamels featuring two auspicious crabs opposite a number of peonies.ProvenanceCollection of H. Moog via Alex Cooper Auctions