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.
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
"PEARL STONE WARE/ THE TEMPLE/ P.W. & Co"" (printed)
P. W. & Co. (Maker)
England, STAFFORDSHIRE
1 (H), 9 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague
1934.442
County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]
Title Cup and saucer Accession Number 1934.2983.1-.2
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