Exceptionally rare circular slipware dish with sgraffito decoration English circa 1780

£7750

Dated: 1780 England

This rare and compelling circular earthenware dish is decorated with a buff slip which has been artistically decorated in the sgraffito technique with the image of a shrub with stylized leaves, fronds, and flowers. This expressively decorated dish is a rare example dating from 1780s England.

Diameter: 13 inches

Current Condition: In fine condition as probably used for display only.

Provenance: Private Collection North Wales,

£7750    $10462

Description

This rare and compelling circular earthenware dish is decorated with a buff slip which has been artistically decorated in the sgraffito technique with the image of a shrub with stylized leaves, fronds, and flowers. This expressively decorated dish is a rare example dating from 1780s England.