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Dish

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-49853

Description

Pink oval with border of butterflies and flower sprigs; scene amid extensive, varied flora of statue of man in Roman garb, left, on pedestal with fan decoration; right, temple with elaborate scrolled pediments; figures cross fanciful bridge; fountain center foreground; woman right foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dishes (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
molding (forming)
bridges (built works)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
butterflies
Classical
Classical Revival (European revival style)
floral patterns
fountains
pediments
statues
temples (buildings)
Dish, Serving
Butterfly
Sprig
Statue
Temple
Pediment
Bridge
Fountain
Classical
Dish, Serving

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 3/4 x 10 x 8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1980.348.1

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