Name/Title
PlateEntry/Object ID
1997.44.12.1-.5Description
Plates, round. Blue and white. Japanese motif. Blue band around edges with geometric, bamboo, pomegrante and cherry blossoms. Center of area has birds and pomegranets on a fan, cherry blossoms and round piece with reed or straw like motif.
Marks on underside of all pieces in blue: diamond with flattened top edge, and semicircles in each corner, 'R d in center with 2 lines under d. In each corner: top "27"; right "Y" bottom "R"; left "13". In semi-circle above top edge "IV". Also on underside of dish; crane carrying tag "Satsuma/B.G.&W". ; .1, .3, .4- Stamped on "6", 2/80"; .2, .5 stamped "12/79".Provenance
Notes
Owner: Rorer Family
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.