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This plate’s glossy texture was created by throwing salt into a kiln during the hottest point of the firing process. During the 1700s, salt-glazed dishes proved to be a popular substitute for porcelain because of their versatility, durability, and affordability. This particular plate features intricate basket weave patterns, decorative frames, and scalloped edges which were made by hand-pressing clay into a mold.
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Details
- Title: Plate
- Date Created: c. 1760
- Physical Dimensions: Diameter: 30.5 cm (12 in.); Overall: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)
- Type: Ceramic
- Rights: CC0
- External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1998.257
- Medium: salt-glazed stoneware
- Fun Fact: The three-dimensional designs on this plate are similar to both silver and straw baskets produced during the mid-1700s.
- Department: Decorative Art and Design
- Culture: England, Staffordshire
- Credit Line: Gift of Brenda and Evan H. Turner
- Collection: Decorative Arts
- Accession Number: 1998.257
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