platter, Carrack porcelain

Platter, 17th century

Unknown artist, expand_more

Porcelainexpand_more

Gift of James Verrantexpand_more  88.83

Not on Viewexpand_more

Although many dishes of this type were produced for export to the West, similar dishes have been found in China and other parts of Asia. This dish is believed to have been exported to India, its large size reflective of the communal eating practices in the region, where diners would gather around a single large dish. Plates in this style are often termed Kraak, after the Portuguese trading ships called carracks that brought these items from Asia to Europe.

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Title
Platter
Role
Artist
Accession Number
88.83
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platter, Carrack porcelain