Plate (One From a Set of Five)

• Artist: Union Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)
• Medium: Porcelain
• Geographical Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Dates: ca. 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: 75.165.3
• Image: 75.165.3_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
White porcelain plate. Square shape with scalloped corners, polychrome decoration, ring base. Gilt edge, bright turquoise border fading toward white center. Yellow, orange, and pink flowers painted on turquoise border. Japanese taste. CONDITION - Excellent; minor scratches on surface from normal wear; chip along underside of edge not visible from face of plate.