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Plate

c. 1760

England, Staffordshire

Medium
salt-glazed stoneware
Measurements
Diameter: 30.5 cm (12 in.); Overall: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Brenda and Evan H. Turner 1998.257
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Location
203A British Painting and Decorative Arts
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The three-dimensional designs on this plate are similar to both silver and straw baskets produced during the mid-1700s.

Description

This plate’s glossy texture was created by throwing salt into a kiln during the hottest point of the firing process. During the 1700s, salt-glazed dishes proved to be a popular substitute for porcelain because of their versatility, durability, and affordability. This particular plate features intricate basket weave patterns, decorative frames, and scalloped edges which were made by hand-pressing clay into a mold.
This off-white stoneware plate features symmetrical relief designs and a scalloped rim. A central circle contains a raised grid pattern, surrounded by bands of alternating checkered and diamond textures. Elegant raised flourishes divide these panels and lead toward the outer edge, composed of six rounded sections. Each section features an openwork lattice of square cutouts. The uniform light gray surface has a subtle, tactile salt glaze that highlights the intricate details.

Plate

c. 1760

England, Staffordshire

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