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Plate
Plate, earthenware, standing on a very narrow foot rim, cushion-moulded spreading sides, waved outer rim; transfer printed in pale blue with a version of the 'Whampoa' pattern, in the centre, a series of pagoda-style towers, connected by ornate fencing and bridges over an expanse of water, the central structure having bells hanging from the two tiered roof; in the foreground, rocks and foliage and a large tree with daisy-style flowers and pendulate twigs or fronds; in the background, further buildings on rocky islands; the rim with ornate meandering scroll-work and flowered sprigs with three large foliate motifs within elaborately scrolled cartouches, all on a mosaic style ground.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 32020
Creation/Production
South Wales Pottery
Date: 1840-1855 ca
Acquisition
Bequest, 10/12/1953
Measurements
Height
(cm): 2.8
diam
(cm): 23.5
Height
(in): 1
diam
(in): 9
Techniques
press-moulded
forming
Applied Art
transfer-printed
decoration
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
earthenware
Location
In store
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