Artist: Unknown; Date(s): circa 1700 - 1800; Classification(s): lead-glazed earthenware, dish, slip-trailing, earthenware, slip-trailed and partly marbled decoration, under lead glaze; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928 [Gl.C.48-1928]
Description: Dish. Earthenware, the front with slip-trailed and partly marbled slip decoration, under lead glaze; the reverse unglazed. Circular with a deep well, slanting rim and crinkled edge. In the middle is a large formal rose with long sepals surrounded by tulips alternating with buds. The petals of the flowers are marbled. The rim is decorated to imitate a row of petals with pointed sepals between.