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Description:
English Staffordshire pearlware plate decorated with a blue transfer print of a boy piping to sheep with a floral border. Pattern is commonly known as "Boy Piping." A young shepherd is playing an early flageolet or flute, similar to those played by angels in baroque paintings. The pattern is not uncommon but none with a maker's mark are recorded. A young shepherd is playing an early flageolet or flute, similar to those played by angels in baroque paintings. The title Boy Piping was used by CoyshHenrywood1982 p.53, but traditionally the Shepherd's Pipe was a form of bagpipe. The pattern is not uncommon but none with a maker's mark are recorded. Attributed to potters Marsh (FoB Bulletin 116, p.2) and Hamilton (FoB Bulletin 114, p.6 & 128, p.4) from tally marks and resemblance to other pieces and may have been made by both of these potters. It was also printed in brown. It was also printed in brown.

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

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