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Dillwyn & Co., Cambrian Pottery (1811 - 1817 and 1824 - 1850)
Dish, earthenware, flat base with two stepped ridges around it, deep curving sides and spreading rim, eight notches and lobes to the rim; transfer-printed in blue with to the centre of the well the 'Willow' pattern, to one side of the scene three figures cross a bridge overlooked by a willow tree, beyond them is a boat on an expanse of water, to the other side is a pagoda surrounded by trees with a zigzag fence in the foreground, two birds fly over the scene, border to the well of alternating lattice-work and diaper panels, border to the rim of ornate scrolls, wheel shapes, Greek key shapes, and other geometric shapes on a blue scaled ground.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 31797
Creation/Production
Dillwyn & Co., Cambrian Pottery
Date: 1825-1840
Acquisition
Bequest, 10/12/1953
Measurements
Height
(cm): 5.1
Length
(cm): 45.3
Width
(cm): 35
Height
(in): 2
Length
(in): 17
Width
(in): 13
Techniques
press-moulded
forming
Applied Art
transfer-printed
decoration
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
earthenware
glaze
Location
In store
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