Maker: Rogers  Pattern: Monopteros

John Rogers & Son of Dale Hall Pottery, Longport, Staffordshire. The scene depicts the Remains of an Ancient Building near Firoz Shah's Cotilla, Delhi and is based on an aquatint in Oriental Scenery by Thomas Daniel. A monopteros is a temple consisting of a circle of pillars supporting the roof and was the name first given to this design before the scene and source print were identified. Other versions of this design were made by Bevington & Co of Swansea and an unidentified maker.
The quality and clarity of the print suggests that this platter was produced early in the life of the printing plates. All the original detail is there and this is one of the finest examples of this design we have seen.
The glaze is finely crazed and there are a few minor rubs to the rim, but this platter is in excellent condition and makes a fine display piece.
Impressed backstamp Rogers and 16.

Dimensions: 42.5 x 33 cm / 16.75 x 13 ins