Description:
Octagonal-shaped molded stand for serving strawberries, stand has eight sides and a flat base, the stamp is covered all over in yellow lead glaze, the stand is also decorated in overglaze red enamel on the rim and painted lines between the different paneled sections of the dish; the rim of the stamp is pierced with alternating small heart shapes; impressed mark on the underside of the dish, “SHORTHOSE”. Condition: large chip on footrim.

Subjects:
Pottery; Enamel and enameling; glaze (coating by location)

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