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Chelsea porcelain; identifier pw291

  • Common name Chelsea porcelain
  • Class Fluted dish
  • Diameter 205mm
  • Identifier PW291
  • Production centre Chelsea, London
  • Distribution throughout the British Isles
  • Use for serving
  • Date c. 1750 - 52 AD
  • Detail imitation of Kakiemon subject known in 18th century England as Hob in the Well
  • Presented by F V C de Costa Andrade
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