Blue transfer-printed pearlware dish. Cover has a rope edge and a foliate border surrounding central landscape scenes with a rose molded finial. The dish has an interior floral border surrounding a central rural scene. Two scroll molded handles. Exterior body is decorated with a floral design.
dishes (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Serving
Dish, Serving
Printed on bottom: ""RILEY'S/ Semi China""
1947.373b
1947.373c
Riley, John and Richard (Maker)
Burslem, England, Staffordshire
6 1/4 x 9 1/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Annie Coolidge
1947.373AB
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