Bowl c. 19th century

This 19th-century, blue and white porcelain bowl is a fine example of transferware, a popular decorative technique that used engraved copper plates to create a design on the ceramic surface. The anonymous artist's design features a pastoral scene with sheep in a landscape setting, bordered by a delicate, repeating pattern. The bowl's small size and simple design suggest it was likely used for a domestic purpose, possibly as a teacup or a condiment dish.