Platter with Birds (One of a Pair)
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Michele Beiny, in memory of her grandfather Hanns M. Weinberg
Accession Number
1985-120-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 18th-century English ceramics with *Platter with Birds (One of a Pair)*, crafted by the Derby Porcelain Factory shortly after its founding in 1756. Dating to around 1760, this delicate piece belongs to a matching set, showcasing the factory's early mastery in producing luxurious tableware amid Britain's growing porcelain industry. Derby emerged as a key player in the race to perfect affordable, high-quality porcelain, inspired by Chinese imports and Continental rivals like Meissen. As part of the classification of ceramics—likely soft-paste porcelain—this platte...