Earthenware platter with purple transfer-print pattern"Neapolitan." Border of urns and flowers on dot and diamond patterned ground. Central scene is of a classical figure with a dog shooting an arrow toward a large urn. A waterway and classically pedimented building are in the background.
platters
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter
"NEAPOLITAN / STONE WARE / D" (printed)
Unknown
Staffordshire, England
1 3/4 x 15 x 12 (HxWxD) (inches)
Museum Accession
1980.372
Probably County of Staffordshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]
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