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Soup plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1730-1760

GUSN

GUSN-6716

Description

Delftware soup plate. Pale blue glaze with Bianco Sopra Bianco border of daisy and pineapple chain. Scene of distant buildings surmounted by enormous conical pine tree. Man fishes near fence in center with two other men in a boat in the foreground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

soup plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
tin glaze
floral patterns
Delft
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Soup
Plate, Soup

Additional Identification Number

9.1927

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

1 (H), 9 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Alice A. Stevens

Accession Number

1934.2205

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