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1836-1838
GUSN-15918
Mulberry w/ inner border of Gothic triangles and pendulous bellflowers; border of panels of floral sprays and scenic panels of urn, left, and sailing vessel, right; Apulian amphora (urn) w/ classical figures, left foreground; trees beyond; classical arcade, center background; gondola center; temple, right, on stepped plinth w/ pots of flowers far right.
platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
husk (motif)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Classical
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
gondolas (flat-bottomed watercraft)
sailing vessels
temples (buildings)
trees
urns
plinths
Dish, Serving
Platter
Bellflower
Urn
Sailing vessel
Temple
Flower
Classical Figure
Tree
Platter
"CANOVA/ T. MAYER/ STOKE-UPON-TRENT [or LONGPORT]" (printed)
Mayer, Thomas (Maker)
Stoke/Longport, England, Staffordshire
17 1/2 x 14 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Hicks
1980.260.67
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