Plate (One From a Set of Five)

• Artist: Union Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)
• Medium: Porcelain
• Geographical Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Dates: 1879-1891
• Dimensions: 7/8 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (2.2 x 18.4 x 18.4 cm)
• Markings: Transfer printed on bottom: in orange "UNION / PORCELAIN / WORKS / GREEN POINT / NY" within urn-shaped vessel and "3 89" below; in green, "U.P.W." above head of eagle
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 36, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 75.165.4
• Image: 75.165.4_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
White porcelain plate. Square shape with scalloped corners, polychrome decoration, ring base. Gilt edge, yellow border fading toward white center. Light green and lavendar flowers painted on border and extending toward center. Street scene with two houses and stone bridge with mountains in background painted on border. Japanese taste. Condition: Excellent; minor scratches on surface from normal wear.