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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815-1835

GUSN

GUSN-50950

Description

A small shallow form, with a cylindrical footring and curving sides. The interior is printed in blue with a spray of chrysanthemums at the center, and is enclosed by an inner band of scrolling devices and an outer greek key border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
pearlware
transfer printing
ceramic (material)
Chinoiserie
Pearlware
Transfer Printed
Chinoiserie
Unidentified Ceramic
BOWL

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

1.125 (H), 3.875 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.559

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