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Record 1 1997-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
DEF

A moulded border decoration on the scalloped rim of certain plates, principally of pearlware, but first used on Bow porcelain and creamware. It was popular with Wedgwood and at other Staffordshire potteries, circa 1779-1830.

CONT

A piece of shell-edged pearlware pottery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de la céramique
OBS

Plat [...] à décor brun sur couverte d'émail [...] est formé d'un motif à coquilles et algues marines en complet accord avec le bord shell-edge (à coquille) rehaussé d'un superbe émail vert peigné.

Spanish

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