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Soup plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1839-1850

GUSN

GUSN-15976

Description

Ironstone soup plate with black transfer-printed pattern "Corea." Border pattern of rococo scrolls and large roses. Secondary border of small sprigs. Scene of pagoda beside waterway.

Details

Descriptive Terms

soup plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
ironstone (pottery)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Soup
Scroll
Rose
Sprig
Pagoda
Water
Tree
Classical Figure
Plate, Soup

Inscription

"IRONSTONE/ [phoenix] / COREA/ J. CLEMENTSON" (printed)

Pattern

Corea

Additional Identification Number

1940.232G

People and Organizations

Korea

Maker

Clementson, Joseph, 1839-1864 (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England

Dimensions

1 3/4 (H), 10 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ella Frances Pease

Accession Number

1940.232.5

Places

Hanley (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

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