1927/48
Ceramic Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Chinese 9” Bowl
Classification:- Plate/Dish/Bowl
Description
Inside:- A chain circle and monogram in gilt. A deep pattern to rim of 3 designs
Outside:- Three Grand Masters
King Solomon brown fur lined robe; yellow doublet; gilt waist band & crown.
King Hiram in green doublet, pinkish mauve robe lined light blue; bare knees; yellow boots, pointing to Hiram Abiff kneeling and displaying a plan on which 4 sets of dots.
Standing on squared pavement on which a rough ashlar with chopping axe & compasses. At the base a level, square & plumb.
In the background a building with green trees. A gilt sun & moon.
On each side a pillar with flower decoration and conventional design from which hang a square, plumb & level on each side. The head of a third column appears above the design of the three masters
Properties
9”