Blue, transfer-print earthenware basin. Border pattern of flowers and lily pads. Chinoiserie landscape of buildings, distant mountains, and figures riding an elephant. Landscape scene appears on interior and exterior of basin.
basins (vessels)
earthenware
transfer printing
glazing (coating)
Chinoiserie
floral patterns
Vessel
Basin
Basin
Unknown
England
4 3/8 (H), 12 1/4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Mary Wheelwright
1929.97
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