Shape Type
Dinner & Dessert Wares
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1790-1800
Dimensions
  • Length: 17.00 in (43.18 cm)
  • Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
Maker
Thomas Wolfe

Maker's Mark:

Description:

A rectangular indented pearlware platter printed with the Conversation pattern.  The small impressed horn-like symbol on the back is probably a presser's mark.  This version of the Conversation pattern is decorated with the border pattern commonly found on the Full Nankin pattern, examples of which are marked by Thomas Wolfe. It is an early example of line engraving in which the lines engraved into
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