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Strawberry Dish

Dateca. 1770

Possibly by Leeds Pottery

OriginEngland, Leeds or Staffordshire (possibly)

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (cream-colored earthenware / creamware)

DimensionsOther: 7.6 × 21.9cm, 9 3/4in. (3 × 8 5/8in., 24.8cm)

Credit LineGift of Brenda Hill

Object number2019-130

DescriptionStrawberry dish: oval, lobed foot supports six-lobed oval deep dish, press-molded with husk and bellflower swags interrupted by six ram heads; the well of the dish pierced with squares and hearts making up a lozenge shape. The foot is repaired with 19th or early 20th century staples.
MarkingsUnmarked