Plate, Soup
- Object Name:
- Plate, Soup
- Object ID:
- 1957.008.014
- Date:
- circa 1750
- Description:
- Soup Plate. Tin-glazed earthenware. Circular with deep bowl, plain rim and soft sided base ring. Tin glaze is pale blue throughout. Decoration is handpainted white and darker blue. Rim decorated in white including large flowers and oval shaped elements that could be a pineapple or a fish. Central design includes a Chinoiserie fishing scene including two men in a canoe in the foreground, another man sitting at a pier with a fishing line. Each of the men is depicted with very wide brimmed hats. The background includes four cottages, trees and clouds. No maker's mark seen. Three marks on the reverse of the rim are from kiln furniture. Cellophane tape on reverse has donor information.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Earthenware - Tin-glazed - Dimensions:
- H-1.7 Dia-8.9 inches
- Provenance:
- From the collection of Mary C. Emery of Amesbury, MA, and Fred P. Emery of Pembroke, NH. This bequest of over 200 items from the Emery home includes both items that were inherited and items that were collected. No provenance provided on this piece.
- Credit Line:
- The Fred Parker Emery and Mary C. Emery Gift
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