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Plate

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Voorwerp
Merk
Materiaal
Decoratie

I found it while traveling in the Netherlands.

Vraag

I would like to know if this is actually an old Dutch plate.

Afmetingen
26cm. 3.5cm(high)
Collectie
publiekscollectie

Reacties 4

This is from De Paauw (1651-1774) during the period of 1719 - 1725, a so-called lightning board, inspired by Chinese examples. The orange used on this plate suggests a date after 1720, as orange posed long-standing problems during the firing process. It wasn't until the first half of the 18th century that a solution was found.

mvg Franky

Dear Franky,

Thank you for all the detailed information on this plate, especially what you told me about the orange color, which clarified some of the questions I had.

Sincerely yours,

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Actually, the name lightning board is a poorly interpreted designation. The erratic contour refers to the water lines and the zig-zag lines are nothing more than the bridges found in, among others, Japanese gardens. An identical plate can be found in the ceramic museum in Sèvres, France. You truly have a beautiful piece in your possession. Best regards, Franky

Dear Franky,

Thank you for the very helpful information again.

I had read that the pattern was called `Lightning pattern’ in a book, but I’m so surprised that it is based on a design similar to Japanese, for example, Irises at Yatsuhashi (Eight Bridges).

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/39664

I am so grateful to you for sharing a new perspective with me.

Sincerely yours,

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