Jesuit Plate

CultureChinese

Date1725

MediumPorcelain

DimensionsOverall: 9 inches (22.86 cm)

Credit LineGift of Frederick Van D. Rogers, Mary Rogers Savage, and Nancy Rogers Pierson in honor of their father, Charles Bolles-Rogers

Object number72-40/1

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Collections

Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts

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DescriptionHalf-length portrait of Martin Luther flanked on either side by a male figure; below, a vignette showing Christ and the disciples. Spear-head motif painted in gold forms border of cavetto. Elaborate shoulder decoration of flowers, butterflies, cornucopias and strap scrolls.

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