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Soup Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1710-1760

GUSN

GUSN-6718

Description

Delftware soup plate with blueish glaze and a thin blue band around rim. The inner border consists of alternating panels of circle chain and blue abstract scrolls surrounding a central scene in blue and black of a man fishing from shore near one story pavilion, while second man is in boat off shore. An island is visible in the distance.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/8 (H), 9 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. F. Gordon Patterson

Accession Number

1939.531

Related Items

Title Soup Plate Accession Number 1918.1528

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