Underglaze
Printing in a single color on earthenware and stoneware 1780-1820
Shape Type
Dinner & Dessert Wares
Pattern Type
Naval and Marine
Date
1817-1820
Dimensions
- Length: 20.00 in (50.80 cm)
- Width: 15.13 in (38.43 cm)
Maker
Unknown
Description:
A large indented earthenware platter printed in blue with a naval scene named Night Sea Battle. The scene is based on a print of the moonlight battle between the Blanche and La Pique which took place on January 4, 1795 (see below). For other examples in the Shipping Series click here.BACK TO CATALOG INDEX
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