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Soup plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-7456

Description

Mulberry with border of scroll-edged cartouches of floral sprays; central scene of tall gazebo/mausoleum above trees; women in rowboat, foreground; arching tree far right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

soup plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
molding (forming)
cartouches (ornament)
floral patterns
mausoleums
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Soup
Tomb
Cartouche
Rowboat
Plate, Soup

Inscription

"MAUSOLEUM [in banner across scene of round buildings with pointed roofs]" (printed)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 3/4 (H), 10 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1980.342.2

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