Conspicuous Canteen

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Jennifer Rabe, « Conspicuous Canteen », Lady Arundel 1654–2054, ID : 10670/1.fj38gi


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Porcelain Ewer (Kraak, made in Jingdezhen), c. 1590-1610, 13,2 x 18,5 cm, London, British Museum The arrangements of porcelain and polished brass objects adorning the walls of the Pranketing Room were utterly ostentatious. Despite their obvious pompous decorative potential, most of the objects on display had a designated practical use. While the material aesthetics of the ensemble must have been impressive, the inventory stresses the fact that the objects were actually used. Brass Mortar...

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