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Platter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1834-1859

GUSN

GUSN-37206

Description

Eight-sided Ironstone platter with black transfer-printed "Corean" pattern. Border pattern of diamond-patterned, scroll-edged panels. Scene of pagoda across water from seated woman with parasol.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
ironstone (pottery)
transfer printing
Chinoiserie
Dish, Serving
Platter
Pagoda
Water
Woman
Screen
Willow
Flower
Urn
Boat
Platter

Inscription

"COREAN / P.W. & Co" (printed)

Pattern

Corea

People and Organizations

Korea

Maker

Podmore, Walker & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Tunstall, England

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 12 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Gertrude Taylor

Accession Number

1934.2232

Places

Cape Cod (Barnstable county, Massachusetts) [peninsula]
Tunstall (County of Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom)

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