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About This Piece
This is a gorgeous piece, and packs all the best transferware style in a sauce tureen size, with underplate. Made by John & William Ridgway, c. 1813–1830, in Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire.
The pattern is from the 1713 engraving by Matteo Ripa based on a painting by Shen Yu. The caption under the engraving reads "The Figure of Heaven is all Delightful--A View of the Temple serv'd by Eunuchs, & of the delicious Round Island it stands upon". This refers to an area in the Chinese emperor's summer palace at Gehol (sometimes spelled Jehol; modern name Chengde), about 106 miles north of Beijing.
Details
📅 Date / Era: c. 1813-1830
🏭 Maker / Origin: John & William Ridgway, Staffordshire, England
🎨 Pattern / Style: India Temple
📏 Size / Dimensions: Approximately 8 inches wide and tall.
🔢 Quantity: 1 available
✅ Condition: Exceptional antique condition; no cracks or crazing. Pictures are part of the condition report; please review carefully.
Marks & Backstamp
Stamped with the Ridgway mark and pattern name, “India Temple”
Use & Care
Hand wash only. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave.
About This Piece
This is a gorgeous piece, and packs all the best transferware style in a sauce tureen size, with underplate. Made by John & William Ridgway, c. 1813–1830, in Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire.
The pattern is from the 1713 engraving by Matteo Ripa based on a painting by Shen Yu. The caption under the engraving reads "The Figure of Heaven is all Delightful--A View of the Temple serv'd by Eunuchs, & of the delicious Round Island it stands upon". This refers to an area in the Chinese emperor's summer palace at Gehol (sometimes spelled Jehol; modern name Chengde), about 106 miles north of Beijing.
Details
📅 Date / Era: c. 1813-1830
🏭 Maker / Origin: John & William Ridgway, Staffordshire, England
🎨 Pattern / Style: India Temple
📏 Size / Dimensions: Approximately 8 inches wide and tall.
🔢 Quantity: 1 available
✅ Condition: Exceptional antique condition; no cracks or crazing. Pictures are part of the condition report; please review carefully.
Marks & Backstamp
Stamped with the Ridgway mark and pattern name, “India Temple”
Use & Care
Hand wash only. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave.