Printing Plate
(?)18th century-19th century (engraved)
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A re-used copperplate, engraved for transfer printing of a ceramic meat dish with a blue willow pattern. On the verso are multiple designs for other ceramic prints including two European women taking tea and a girl carrying a sheaf of straw on her head. There are also logos with the wording 'SEMI CHINA'.
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Materials and techniques | engraved copperplate |
Brief description | A re-used copperplate, engraved for transfer printing of a ceramic meat dish with a blue willow pattern. On the verso are multiple designs for other ceramic prints. Anonymous. 'Semi China'. (?)18th century-19th century. |
Physical description | A re-used copperplate, engraved for transfer printing of a ceramic meat dish with a blue willow pattern. On the verso are multiple designs for other ceramic prints including two European women taking tea and a girl carrying a sheaf of straw on her head. There are also logos with the wording 'SEMI CHINA'. |
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Marks and inscriptions | SEMI CHINA (Features in logos stamped into verso of plate.) |
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Accession number | E.589-1975 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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