Plate

• Artist: Gershom Jones (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: 1774-1809
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (1.6 x 21 x 21 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on bottom, from top to bottom, left to right: (1) row of two identical stamps: crenellated archway with "IONES" in top arch and "GERSHOM" in rectangular base, prancing creature with dragon's head and lion's body within arch (2) row of four small square stamps containing: "GI"; head of creature; unidentified pictograph; upright sword
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf F
• Accession Number: 45.10.31
• Image: 45.10.31.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Circular, highly polished pewter plate with rim that curves slightly upward, ending in rounded edge. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with scratches and pit marks all over bottom of plate.