Name/Title
PlatterEntry/Object ID
1997.44.9Description
Platter, oval. Blue and white. Japanesse motif design, blue band around edges with geometric, bamboo, pomegranets and cherry blossoms. Center of area has birds and pomegranets 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, eand 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". "20" Stamped, "B,G &W" "1/8" ?Dimensions
Height
1 inWidth
12-1/4 inDepth
9-1/8 inProvenance
Notes
Owner: Rorer Family
Owned and used by the Rorer Family. Given by a descendant.
Given by Rosalie Piersol, 11/12/1997, 219 Lafayette, Swarthmore, PA.