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Porcelain plate with the arms of the Earl of Buchan

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Made in China for the European market

Porcelain plate with the arms of the Earl of Buchan
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This porcelain plate was made in China around 1770 and is painted with the arms of David Erskine, Earl of Buchan. The earl was the founder of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, whose museum was the forerunner of the Museum of Scotland.

The plate is decorated around the rim with groups of flowers and leaves and has an inner border decoration of fleur-de-lys. The arms in the centre of the plate sit above the motto 'Judge Nought'.

Chinese porcelain had been imported into Europe since the 16th century, but by the 18th century armorial dinner services were being ordered from China. Colour sketches showing coats-of-arms were sent from Scotland.

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