Name/Title
PlatterEntry/Object ID
1997.44.8Description
Serving Platter, oval. Blue and white, Japanese motif design. Blue band around edges geometric, bamboo, pomegrantes and cherry blossoms. Center of area has birds and pomegrantes on a fan, cherry blossoms and round piece with reed or straw like motif.
Mark 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 underside of dish; crane carrying tag "SATSUMA/
B.G. &W." "7" Stamped "B, G, &W" "1/10"Dimensions
Height
1-1/4 inWidth
14-1/2 inDepth
11-1/8 inProvenance
Notes
Owned and used until 1950's by the Rorer family. Given by a descendent.
Given by Rosalie Peirsol, 11/12/1997, 219 Lafayette, Swarthmore, PA.