Plate, Toy Chinamen Chinoiserie

Item Number: P157
Shape Type: Dessert Plate
Pattern Name: Toy Chinamen Chinoiserie
Date: c.1810-1820
Dimensions: D 7.5″
Maker: John Rogers & Son
Maker’s Mark: ImpressedDescription:
An earthenware dessert plate printed with a pattern found on tea and coffee wares. The pattern is repeated three times in a circular fashion around the plate. Alternating scroll and floral oval motifs complete the outer circular design. In the center is a circular floral spray design.  The pattern consists of two small Chinese figures, one with an umbrella, a small dog, trees and buildings. All of these design elements are framed by an overall chintz-like pattern.  Another example of this pattern can be found on a large coffee pot in this collection, see item C15.
Condition: Very Good.