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Medium Dark Blue Transfer Pearlware Plate
John & Richard Riley, "Europa"

Description:	A floral band dominated with the wild rose frames a center tableau depicting the story of... A floral band dominated with the wild rose frames a center tableau depicting the story of Zeus and the beautiful Europa. Set in Italian scenery, Zeus, disguised as a bull is shown in the foreground carrying Europa with her handmaidens frolicking about. More
Mark:	No Marks
Date:	1810-1828
Dimensions:	Diameter 9 7/8 in.
Condition:	Fine
Comment:	The tale goes that Zeus, overwhelmed with the beauty of Europa took on the guise of a tame... The tale goes that Zeus, overwhelmed with the beauty of Europa took on the guise of a tame bull to approach Europa and her maidens as they sported on the shore. Attracted by his gentleness, Europa mounted the bull who then swam with her back to Crete. More
Product No:	TWC56
Price:	$ 185.00

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