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Willow Pattern Plate
Production: Copeland
White earthenware plate, transfer-printed underglaze in blue with the 'Willow Pattern'.
White earthenware , moulded, transfer-printed in blue under lead-glaze. Circular with a slightly wavy edge, concave rim, deep curved sides and flat centre. The flat area is decorated with the traditional Willow Pattern with three figures on the bridge and a pair of birds flying overhead. The sides have a border comprising four wide V-shapes containing a rectangular motif with inset corners, alternating with panels of ribbon diaper pattern. The rim has a wide dense border of of panels, scrolls, circular and rectangular motifs with a small trellis diaper background, and a pseudo-beaded edging.
History note: Purchased by the donor in an antique shop in Ely
Given by Professor T. V. Buttrey
Diameter: 24.7 cm
Height: 3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (2016-07-11) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.
20th Century, Early
Production date:
circa
AD 1910
Decoration composed of ceramic printing colour ( blue from cobalt)
probably lead
Lead-glaze
white
Earthenware
Flat-pressing
: White earthenware, transfer-printed underglaze in blue, and lead-glazed
Glazing
Accession number: C.741-2016
Primary reference Number: 209479
Entry form number: 1315
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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