Plate

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, National Park Service
Vancouver, WA, United States

Chinese ceramics were popular in both the fur trade and Army periods of the site. This hand-painted porcelain plate was found in the Village’s former pond. The characters translate literally as “smells good full of spring river / sky color village / snow / heart”.

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Details

Title: Plate
Location: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Contributor: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, National Park Service
Measurements: L 15.5 , W 12.1 cm
Material: Porcelain
Date: 1887 - 1894
Catalog Number: FOVA 21889

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, National Park Service

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