Antique Mason's Ironstone Pitcher dinner plate intertwined against a deep mulberry

intertwined against a deep mulberry wine background sprinkled with tiny floral motifs

layered look with beautiful colour depth

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History note: Transferware patterns were applied from engraved copper plates to tissue and then to pottery

and sculptural bases with leaf and scroll motifs

Antique Mason's Ironstone Pitcher dinner plate intertwined against a deep mulberryThis is an antique ironstone pitcher, from England, featuring a transferware design. Material: It's made of ironstone, a durable type of pottery developed in the 19th century as a more robust and affordable alternative to porcelain. Design: The pitcher is decorated with a "Japanese Pattern" or "Pagoda Style" transferware design, depicting scenes with pagodas, bridges, figures, and floral motifs, notably a prominent pink rose. Origin: Ironstone ware,