Plate

Unknown

ca. 1760 · Hard-paste porcelain · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The Oxford botanical garden was founded by Henry Danvers, Early of Danby, in 1632 (1573–1644). It was situated south of Magdalen college on land formerly used as a burial place for the Jews. In 1622, Danvers conveyed five acres of land to Oxford University for the encouragement of the study of physics and botany. In 1631 an agreement was reached between Danvers and Nicholas Stone for its construction. In 1632 the first stone was laid. It is generally agreed that the gateway was constructed by Nicholas Stone after designs by Inigo Jones.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1760

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Culture

Chinese, for British market

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Helena Woolworth McCann Collection, Purchase, Winfield Foundation Gift, 1965