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A round 10 inch earthenware plate.  This plate was printed with the Ceylon Temple mark shown above (marked and marketed as "Stone China").
Shape Type
Dinner & Dessert Wares
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1835-1850
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.00 in (27.94 cm)
  • Length: 14.50 in (36.83 cm)
  • Width: 8.50 in (21.59 cm)
Maker
Unknown

Maker's Mark:

Printed
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Description:

A large molded earthenware soup tureen with cover printed in blue in a Chinoiserie revival pattern named by the pottery as Ceylon Temple.  Prior to the discovery of an example with the pattern name printed on it, the design had been referred to as Floral Horse.  The maker of this pattern is unknown, however, at least one example is known with a printed retailer's
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