Soup Plate 1828 - 1838

This "Soup Plate" (1828-1838) by Job & John Jackson features a detailed depiction of a grand house surrounded by trees and a fence, with a figure on horseback in the foreground. The plate's white glaze is decorated with a black transfer-printed design, typical of the era. The design incorporates a floral border, adding a touch of elegance to this functional piece of 19th-century American pottery. The plate, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the craftsmanship and design trends of the period.