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Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Flat and round form featuring central, flower-like motif of six overlapping lavender circles and one central lavender circle, over the center of which is superimposed a burgundy six-point star; six burgundy petal-like forms radiate outward from star; near permimeter and encircling central motif is a ring of burgundy semi-circles which overlap another ring of lavender semi-circles; all polychrome glazed decoration on an off-white ground.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Manufacturer
Theodor Paetsch, German
Designer
Theodor Paetsch, German
Date
1920–40
Credit Line
Gift of Victor Wiener
Medium
Glazed earthenware
Dimensions
H 0.5 x D 18.2 cm (3/16 x 7 3/16 in. )
Type
ceramics
Decorative Arts
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