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Saucer

first half of 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Saucer of earthenware transfer-printed with blue enamel in the Chinese style. In the middle is a Chinese garden scene with a boy carrying an umbrella. The rim has a conventional floral border.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware transfer-printed with blue enamel
Brief description
Saucer of earthenware transfer-printed with blue enamel, Staffordshire, first half of 19th century.
Physical description
Saucer of earthenware transfer-printed with blue enamel in the Chinese style. In the middle is a Chinese garden scene with a boy carrying an umbrella. The rim has a conventional floral border.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 14.6cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'W & C' with a Staffordshire knot
  • 'CHINESE' (Printed in blue)
  • '8'
  • Transliteration
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Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
4006-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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