Decorative arts — 1721-1745; 18th century
Dish; saucer
This fragment of a tin-glazed eartheware dish was excavated from a cesspit on the site of Tom's Coffee House in Wood Street, just off Cheapside. It shows the type of dishes on which food was served in a City of London coffee house operating in the early 18th century. Here, Dutch or English potters have been inspired by designs found on 17th and 18th century Oriental porcelain. The rim of the dish is decorated with flowers, lozenges and leaves. The pattern includes red, blue, yellow and green colours set against the white body of the dish.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 25314a
- Object name:
- Dish; saucer
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- Production date:
- 1721-1745; 18th century
- Material:
ceramic, earthenware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 40 mm, L 170 mm, W 65 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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