 Pattern Source Source Description: A Chinese export porcelain platter with the painted version of the Elephant Rock design that served as the source for the Dillwyn & Co. plate shown above. This faithful reproduction of the Chinese original also relies on the floral border pattern and inner border of the Chinese original design. |
Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares Pattern Type: Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes Date: c. 1805-1820 Dimensions:
Maker: Dillwyn & Co. Description: An indented earthenware plate printed in blue with the Elephant Rock pattern, sometimes referred to simply as Elephant. Ochre enameling has been applied to the edge. The pattern features a willow tree in the center, a large chrysanthemum and a slightly smaller flower, a fence and two rock formations that just happen to resemble elephants, hence the name, Elephant Rock. BACK TO CATALOG INDEX
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