Plate with Fern and Floral Motif

Date1740 c

Place of ManufactureBristol ?, England, Europe

MediumMaterial: tin glaze; earthenware

DimensionsOverall: 2.5 x 21.6 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineFrom the Collection of J.E. Horvath with Financial Assistance from B.C. Lotteries and the Ann & Joseph Pearson Purchase Fund.

Object number1980.014.026

DescriptionPainted in blue & manganese purple on a bluish white ground with ferns & flowers, the so-called mimosa pattern. This pattern was named mimosa only in England. It is actually a sketchy variation of some eithteenth century Chinese designs representing peonies & prunus. The design is repeated in the center between concentric blue lines.

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