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English Aesthetic Movement Furnival ‘Formosa’ Platter

$375.00

1 in stock

Description

A large Aesthetic Movement platter, Thomas Furnival & Sons, Cobridge, Staffordshire, England, circa 1879.

The Japanesque ‘Formosa’ pattern is transfer printed in black on a cream earthenware body and shows images of bamboo, birds in flight, cartouches and flowering branches. A fan encloses a seaside scene, a border consists of two unique geometric designs interspersed with a stylized flower.  The pattern name may relate to the Island of Formosa (Beautiful Island), located SW of Japan.

16″L x 13″W x 1.5″H

Excellent antique condition, stilt marks on the rim, a few small glaze pops to the verso.

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