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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-49855

Description

Earthenware mulberry transfer-printed plate with border of tiny flowers and shell-shaped scrolls surrounding scene of urn-on-plinth with flowers, sailing vessel, and buildings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dinner plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Persian (culture)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Persian
Plate, Food

Inscription

"PERSIAN" [with urn and beehive] / WR" (Printed at bottom:)

Pattern

Persian

Maker

Alcock, John (Maker)

Location of Origin

Cobridge, England, Staffordshire; Staffordshire, England

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1980.350

Places

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

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