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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810-1830

GUSN

GUSN-16222

Description

Black transfer-printed pearlware saucer. Floral and foliate border. Central scene depicting a bird perched on a branch. Superimposed hand painted accents.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
hand-painted
glazing (coating)
pearlware
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Pearlware
Bird
Medallion
Flower
Saucer

Inscription

Painted(?) on bottom of some saucers: ""X"" (black); [gold hash marks]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/4 (H), 5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of John B. Morris, Jr.

Accession Number

1957.236

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