Maker: Unattributed Maker  Pattern: Indian Sporting

The scene on this platter was taken from aquatints in Oriental Field Sports, Wild Sports of the East written by Capt Thomas Williamson, illustrated by Samuel Howitt and first published in monthly instalments by Edward Orme of Bond Street, London commencing 4 June 1805. Josiah Spode drew inspiration from the same publication for his multi-scene Indian Sporting series.
The original source engravings for this Tiger Hunt were "Chasing a Tiger across a River" and "A Tiger Hunted by Wild Dogs", both of which are reproduced in Antique Blue and White Spode by Sydney B Williams alongside a 12" Tiger Hunt platter, which had been purchased in India around 1900. Williams suggested Herculaneum of Liverpool as a possible maker.
There are a few minor manufacturing blemishes with some surface scratching around the outer bowl and a tiny flake of glaze missing on one side. At one end there is a little wear, but overall this is in excellent condition with the face bright and clean.

Dimensions: 51.5 x 41 cm / 20.25 x 16 ins