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Luncheon plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1834-1859

GUSN

GUSN-36579

Description

Earthenware plate with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern "Temple." Central scene of three pagodas and and urn framed by inner border pattern of scrolls and acanthus leaves on striped ground. Small scenes of pagodas and elaborate foliate scroll pattern on rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
ironstone (pottery)
transfer printing
flow blue (ceramic glaze)
Chinoiserie
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Luncheon
Flow blue
The Temple
Spray
Pagoda
Urn
Temple
Plate, Luncheon

Inscription

"PEARL STONE WARE/ THE TEMPLE/ P.W. & Co"" (printed)

Maker

P. W. & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

England, STAFFORDSHIRE

Dimensions

1 (H), 9 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.442

Places

County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]

Related Items

Title Cup and saucer Accession Number 1934.2983.1-.2

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