Hot Water Dish

Date1780-1790

Artist/Maker Wedgwood Est. 1759

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (cream-colored earthenware / creamware)

DimensionsOW across handles: 9 3/4"; OH: 2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1993-342

DescriptionHot water dish. Double-walled plate with narrow, concave foot, straight sides, and two simple molded handles with plain junctures. Face of plate has narrow plain border with single reed at edge. Center of plate is pierced with a 2 1/2" geometric pattern; one small elliptical opening is also cut in the well/rim area.Mark(s)Impressed mark on bottom: "WEDGWOOD"ProvenanceNot known.