Asparagus Tray

ca. 1825-1840 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Asparagus tray of lead-glazed earthenware transfer-printed in underglaze blue with a Chinoiserie garden scene and borders of Chinese conventional ornament.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware transfer-printed in underglaze blue
Brief description
Asparagus tray of lead-glazed earthenware transfer-printed in underglaze blue, made at the factory of Mason, Lane Delph, ca. 1825-1840.
Physical description
Asparagus tray of lead-glazed earthenware transfer-printed in underglaze blue with a Chinoiserie garden scene and borders of Chinese conventional ornament.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.1cm
  • Length: 7.9cm
  • Width: 9.2cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
'MASON'S CAMBRIAN ARGIL' (Impressed ('Camrian Argil' was a special clay body))
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Asparagus tray
Made at the factory of Mason, Lane Delph, Staffordshire, about 1825-40
Mark: 'MASON'S CAMBRIAN ARGIL', impressed
Lead-glazed earthenware

2589-1901 Jermyn Street Collection

'Camrian Argil' was a special clay body.
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
2589-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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