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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-40293

Description

Pink transfer-printed earthenware saucer. Pink luster bands and foliate motif. Transfer-printed flowers and fruit with superimposed hand painted accents.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
glazing (coating)
painting (coating)
porcelain
transfer printing
tin (metal)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
fruit
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Porcelain
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Painted
Fruit
Flower
Saucer

Inscription

Painted on saucer bottom: looks like backwards ""3""

Additional Identification Number

1939.406AB

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 (H), 3 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. Eva R. Greeley

Accession Number

1939.406.1

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