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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-49852

Description

Earthenware mulberry transfer-printed plate with border of flowers, scrolls, and fruit surrounding scene of tiger emerging from flora (acanthus leaf) with Indian temple and hunter in background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dinner plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
figure- and animal-derived motifs
tiger
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tiger
Indian Scenery
Plate, Food

Inscription

"INDIAN/SCENERY/ H" (Printed on bottom)

Pattern

Indian Scenery

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Staffordshire, England

Dimensions

1 1/8 (H), 10 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1980.347.2

Places

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

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