Plate
MakerProbably made by
Staffordshire potteries
English, 17th century-present
Date1750-1775
MediumMold-formed cream-colored earthenware with a lead glaze and polychrome mottling
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 9in. (22.9cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionRound cream-colored earthenware plate with a mottled, polychrome glaze, a type of ceramic known as "Tortoiseshell" ware. The plate has raised decoration on an undulating rim that alternates between panels of a basketweave pattern and a geometric diamond pattern, separated by scrolls. The plate is decorated with metallic oxide sponging in copper green, manganese brown, iron, and cobalt under a clear lead glaze. There are many scratches and crazing to the glaze on both the top and bottom surfaces of the plate. Remnants of clear wax are adhered to the bottom of the plate.
Object number1987.138.1
MarkingsA small, white, rectangular, sticker on the bottom of the plate reads, "Wynn A. Wayman/ RICHMOND, MA 01254/ EARLY ENGLISH/ POTTERY AND PORCELAIN/ 413-698-2272".On View
Not on view
