Cup Plate
This blue and white transfer-printed earthenware cup plate made by the Staffordshire firm of William Adams & Sons features a view of a charioteer driving a horse-drawn chariot against a backdrop of exotic buildings with multiple towers and minarets. The view belongs to a small series of at least two views commonly known as "Damascus,” which depicts imaginary scenes of Damascus, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and the current capitol of Syria. The American Wing's collection contains additional pieces by Adams. Refer to the Dictionary for definitions of the terms "cup plate" and "transfer printing" and for information about Adams.
Artwork Details
- Title: Cup Plate
- Maker: William Adams & Sons (British, active ca. 1819–present)
- Date: ca. 1830–ca. 1864
- Geography: Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England
- Culture: British (American market)
- Medium: Earthenware, transfer-printed
- Dimensions: Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
- Credit Line: Bequest of Constance R. Brown, 1939
- Object Number: 40.150.322
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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William Adams & Sons (British, active ca. 1819–present)
ca. 1830–ca. 1840
William Adams & Sons (British, active ca. 1819–present)
19th century
William Adams & Sons (British, active ca. 1819–present)
ca. 1834–ca. 1864
William Adams & Sons (British, active ca. 1819–present)
ca. 1830–ca. 1864
William Adams & Sons (British, active ca. 1819–present)
ca. 1830–ca. 1840
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