Nevers, 17th Century - Quest Platter With Compendium

NEVERS - 17th Century
Circa 1680

Ref.: FC 140

Quest Dish on heel Decoration in "compendiaro"
The decoration "in compendiaro" plays on the material of the enamel which covers the object.
This is a simple decoration designed to highlight the thick, opaque white enamel on which it is painted.

Central cartouche "IHS"
The monogram IHS - sometimes IHC, JHS or JHC - is an abbreviation meaning "Iesus Hominum Salvator"
(Jesus, Savior of Humanity)
Wide, rotating frieze of cobalt blue scrolls on the rim of the dish
A chrome yellow solar cartouche frames the IHS monogram
Cobalt blue flames between the sunbeams dispensing divine manna

Length: 27 cm
Width: 21 cm
Thickness at the base: 1.5 cm

A chip in the enamel around the edge
A hairline crack at the bottom of the dish, not damaging to the piece, which rings perfectly

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