Blue and white delftware plate with image of a ewe in landscape c1725

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£1850

Dated: 1725 Europe

A rare earthenware delftware deep sided plate in blue and white. The plate is naively and strongly decorated with the figure of a standing ewe. The period rendition is striking with the ewe almost appearing to be crossed with a horse. The border is Chinese inspired and there are seven concentric circles in total. The reverse of the plate has the painters initial "N".

Diameter: 8.5 inches

Current Condition: Fine unrestored condition with very minor historical wear.

£1850    $2497

Description

A rare earthenware delftware deep sided plate in blue and white.
The plate is naively and strongly decorated with the figure of a standing ewe.
The period rendition is striking with the ewe almost appearing to be crossed with a horse.
The border is Chinese inspired and there are seven concentric circles in total.
The reverse of the plate has the painters initial “N”.