Dish
CultureEnglish
Datemid-19th century
MediumEarthenware with enamel
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/2 × 6 3/4 × 9 inches (3.81 × 17.15 × 22.86 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Foresman
Object number2007.22.1
Inscribedon back in red enamel: "Party Coloured Crocus"
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DescriptionOne of a pair of dishes, this is a lobed, rectangular serving dish with hand-painted enamel decoration of a variety of a crocus; the rim is outlined in iron-red enamel. This one is painted with a botanical decoration placed asymmetrically of a "Party Coloured Crocus" bulb with two stems issuing from the bulb: one with an opened flower, the other with an unopened bud and new shoot. The opened flower is white and purple with feathered petals, a bright yellow center, and orange stamens and pale green stems. The bud is dark purple with white stripes.
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