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Dish

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1841-1860

GUSN

GUSN-39593

Description

Blue transfer-printed earthenware footed dish. Molded circular finial. Floral and vine motif. Interior central landscape scene featuring two women and castles. Same scene adorns the cover.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dishes (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Dish, Serving

Inscription

"SINGANESE/ J. WEDGEWOOD" (Applied)

Maker

Possibly Wedgewood, John (Maker)

Location of Origin

Tunstall, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

7 1/2 (H), 10 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Alice Pond

Accession Number

1938.166AB

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