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"Atomic Sunburst" plate
Manufactured by: Mayer China Company (American, 1881–1984)
American
1960–63
Object Place: Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Medium/Technique
Earthenware with white glaze
Dimensions
Overall: 1.9 x 18.1 cm (3/4 x 7 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Brett Angell
Accession Number2005.260
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionRound plate, slightly raised on circular footrim; white glaze with blue and harvest gold stars (asteriks-shape).
Marks
Stamped on base off-center, in blue:
MAYER/ [line] / CHINA / BEAVER FALLS, PA."
Stamped on base, off-center in black:
"U.S.A. / 261"
MAYER/ [line] / CHINA / BEAVER FALLS, PA."
Stamped on base, off-center in black:
"U.S.A. / 261"
ProvenanceBrett Angell; gift to MFA 2005.