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Plate
A porcelain plate commemorating the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator in 1460. On a white background is printed in sepia a depiction of the departure of Vasco de Gama (ca.1469-1524) on his voyage to India, inscribed 'PARTIDA DE VASCO DA GAMA PARA A INDIA'. On the reverse: 'V CENTENÁRIO DA MORTE DO INFANTE D. HENRIQUE 1460-1960' and the maker's name.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA5197 |
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| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Plate |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Vista Alegre |
| Events: | Death of Henry the Navigator, 1460 |
| Date made: | 1960 |
| People: | Gama, Vasco da; Vista Alegre |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright holder and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 20 x 235 mm |
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