Commemorative plate
Commemorative plate for the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games in blue and white porcelain. An ancient Greek athlete is depicted in front of the planet Earth, along with the event’s logo and references.
- Accession Number 2012.01
- Fabricant / Éditeur Royal Copenhagen
- Period 4th quarter of the 20th century
- Materials ceramics
- Measurements 2,8 x 20,3 cm
Historical context
This commemorative plate for the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games was produced by Royal Copenhagen. While the Danish porcelain manufacturer designs special editions each year dedicated to Denmark’s cultural heritage, it also produces commemorative pieces for major events, like the plate shown here.
The latter is part of a collection of several plates, each with a different motif. Characterized by their blue and white colors, the p...
- Accession Number 2012.01
- Fabricant / Éditeur Royal Copenhagen
- Period 4th quarter of the 20th century
- Materials ceramics
- Measurements 2,8 x 20,3 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2012.001
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