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Source Description:

“Chasing a Tiger across a River”, plate 16 from Oriental Field Sports by Thomas Williamson (author) and Samuel Howitt (artist), published in 1807 by Edward Orme, London.  The print size is 17.25 inches x 12.25 inches. 

Additional Image:

“A Tiger Hunted by Wild Dogs”, plate 21 from Oriental Field Sports by Thomas Williamson (author) and Samuel Howitt (artist), published in 1807 by Edward Orme, London.  The print size is 17.25 inches x 12.25 inches.
Shape Type
Dinner & Dessert Wares
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1810-1820
Dimensions
  • Length: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
  • Width: 14.13 in (35.89 cm)
Maker
Unknown

Description:

An earthenware platter by an unknown maker from their Anthemion Border series.  The pattern is made up of two scenes from Oriental Field Sports.  The hunters on elephants are taken from “Chasing a Tiger across a River”,  and the tiger and dogs (reversed) are taken from “A Tiger Hunted by Wild Dogs”.
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