Saucer
ca. 1812 (made)
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Saucer dish of earthenware transfer-printed in black over the glaze. In the middle is a print representing two Russian soldiers standing in front of a stone pyramid and holding a medallion portrait of Alexander I, Tsar of Russia and inscribed 'ALEXANDER IMP - RUSSIA'. At their feet are the French flag and cannon balls.
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Materials and techniques | Earthenware transfer-printed in black over the glaze |
Brief description | Saucer dish of earthenware transfer-printed in black over the glaze, England, ca. 1812. |
Physical description | Saucer dish of earthenware transfer-printed in black over the glaze. In the middle is a print representing two Russian soldiers standing in front of a stone pyramid and holding a medallion portrait of Alexander I, Tsar of Russia and inscribed 'ALEXANDER IMP - RUSSIA'. At their feet are the French flag and cannon balls. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'ALEXANDER IMP - RUSSIA' (Inscribed on the print) |
Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
Object history | Probably made about the time of Napoleon's retreat from Moscow in 1812. |
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Other number | Sch. II 451 - Schreiber number |
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Accession number | 414:1230-1885 |
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Record created | May 7, 2009 |
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