Hot water plate
Dateca. 1760
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delft)
DimensionsD; with handles 10 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1981-39
DescriptionPlate with a rectangular slot on the rim attached to a shallow receptacle below, which has the base of a second plate, an incised foot ring, cylindrical sides, and two rounded rectangular handles. Blue tin glaze decorated in blue: in the well, an oriental scene with mountains, a pagoda, a willow tree, rocks, two men fishing, and two sailing vessels; on the rim, extensions of this scene and leaf swags on either side of slot. On the exterior, four stylized oriental scroll motifs, a small vine like decoration on the handles, and the number 24 within the foot ring.Label TextPlates of this form, filled with hot water and used to keep food warm, are rare in delft and most commonly found in pewter. Most ceramic examples are made of more durable Chinese export porcelain, but at least one English salt-glazed stoneware example survives.
Inscribed24 within the foot ring
MarkingsNone
ProvenanceJellinek & Sampson Antiques, London
