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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-37735

Description

Earthenware plate with blue transfer-printed scene of two women gathering flowers beside, or bringing flowers to, an urn-on-pedestal. Waterway, sailing vessel and tower with dome and cross in the distance. Border pattern of flowers, scrolls, and ribbon.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
landscapes (representations)
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Scrolling Border
Flower
Women
Urn
River
Cathedral
Saucer

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5/8 (H), 5 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Grace L. Murray

Accession Number

1935.333

Places

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

Related Items

Title Teacup Accession Number 1931.1229

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