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Oyster Plate

A work made of porcelain, enamel, and gilding.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of porcelain, enamel, and gilding.

Date:

designed 1879, produced 1880–87

Artist:

Designed by Theodore Russell Davis (American, 1840–1894)
Made by Haviland & Co. (French, founded 1842)
Limoges, France

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

Theodore R. Davis

Title

Oyster Plate

Place

Limoges (Object made in)

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1879–1887

Medium

Porcelain, enamel, and gilding

Dimensions

Diam.: 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Through prior gift of Joseph L. Block, Leigh B. Block, Mrs. Oscar Serlin, and Mrs. Daniel Saidenberg in memory of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Block, Chicago; American Art Purchase Fund

Reference Number

2009.732

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