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Source Description:

The pattern is copied from the source print shown here, but little is known about the print. The caption under the engraving reads "The Figure of Heaven is all Delightful--A View of the Temple serv'd by Eunuchs, & of the delicious Round Island it stands upon". 

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A view of hexagonal under tray.
Shape Type
Dinner & Dessert Wares
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1820-1830
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 11.00 in (27.94 cm)
Maker
John & William Ridgway

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Printed
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Description:

A large hexagonal shape earthenware soup tureen with matching ladle and under tray printed in a dark blue pattern named Indian Temple. The piece has heavy molded acanthus leaves around the feet and gadroon rims. The finial and handles are painted in a dark blue ground and gild decorated.
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