ANTIQUE AESTHETIC MOVEMENT RIDGWAYS "INDUS"PATTERN PLATe -9 1/2 " - 1877

Description

A wonderful black transfer-ware oval platter, circa 1870's. The oriental aesthetic Indus pattern varies on the various pieces that were produced. The motif of this fabulous large oval platter is a pond scene with water fowl, fish, ferns, iris, arrowhead, trumpet vines and large pagoda in the center. The wide border is decorated with hummingbirds, bamboo and trumpet flowers. The pattern incorporates both Chinese and Japanese influences of the period.
The piece measures 9 1/2" in width. There is an impressed mark on the back which is illegible. The platter was made by Ridgway, Sparks & Ridgway, Bedford Works, Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire Potteries which operated from 1873-1879. There are no cracks, chips, or repairs; light overall crazing with a little very minor staining
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