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Platter

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1822-1832

GUSN

GUSN-3690

Description

Blue transfer-printed platter. Floral border surrounds a central landscape scene featuring two men on the shore and a temple in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Pattern

Grecian Scenery

Associated Building

Subject Tomb of the Emperor,

People and Organizations

Shah Jehan
Tomb of the Emperor

Maker

Hall & Sons, John (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

14 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles F. Batchelder, Sr.

Accession Number

1955.94

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