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Earthenware dessert plate with mulberry colored transfer-print pattern "Mausoleum." Border floral sprays framed by foliate scroll cartouches. Central scene of exotic landscape featuring tall, round mausoleum. Three figures in a rowboat is in the foreground.
dessert plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
molding (forming)
cartouches (ornament)
deaths
floral patterns
gazebos
mausoleums
flowers (plants)
pulling boats
tombs
trees
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dessert
Plate, Dessert
"MAUSOLEUM [in banner across scene of round buildings with pointed roofs]" (printed)
Mausoleum
Unknown
3/4 (H), 7 3/4 (diameter) (inches)
Museum Accession
1980.342.5
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