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Pot-lid, earthenware, circular shape withconvex top, the flange and underside of the lid obscured by the frame; the upperside of the lid decorated with an underglaze polychrome transfer-print of 'The Best Card', showing the interior of a poorly furnished room with three seated figures and one standing figure playing cards around a table, a cat crouches by the side of the table, around the bottom of the scene is the inscription "THE BEST CARD", which is partially obscured by the frame, any border which may enclose the print is obscured by the frame. Wear to the upperside of the lid. The pot-lid mounted for display in a close-fitting circular wooden frame painted black, a circular piece of card is stuck across the bottom of the frame.