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Heracles Fighting Hippolyta

Pattern Category: Greek

Object Type: Dinner and Dessert Wares

Dimensions:

  • Diameter: 7.25 inches

Source: Greek Pattern Source

Description:

This pattern is printed in blue underglaze on an indented earthenware plate.  In this scene, we see Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, in conflict with Heracles during which Hippolyta is said to have lost her life.

This pattern was introduced in 1806.

Drakard/Holdway Pattern Number P906-3

Mark Types and IDs

Impressed 4

Workman's Mark Transfer Printed WMT 24


 

Greek
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Greek Pattern Source
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Dinner and Dessert Wares
Dinner and Dessert Wares
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Blue
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