Name/Title
Dish, VegetableEntry/Object ID
1997.44.1 A&BDescription
Oval shaped, deep serving dish with cover. White body with blue design and colorless glaze. Japanese motif design. Blue band around edges with geometric, bamboo, pomegranates and cherry blossoms. Handles on dish sides and center of cover have motif of woven reed or straw.
Mark on underside of both pieces in blue; diamond with flattened top edge, and semicircles in each corner "Rd" in center with two lines under the 'd'. In each corner; top "27", right "Y" bottom "R" and at left "13". In semi-circle above top edge "IV" Also on underside of dish; crane carrying a tag which reads, "SATSUMA. B.G.&W". Stamped "B.G.&W": "11"; "70".Dimensions
Height
7-3/4 inWidth
12 inDepth
7-1/2 inProvenance
Notes
Owned and used until 1950's by the Rorer family. Given by a descendant.
Given by Rosalie Piersol, 11/12/1997, 219 Lafayette, Swarthmore, PA.