Underglaze
Printing in a single color on earthenware and stoneware 1780-1820, printed and painted
Pattern
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Source
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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
1805-1820
Dimensions
- Diameter: 9.25 in (23.50 cm)
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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