Condition: Antique condition with signs of age. No chips or cracks detected on the rim or body. There is visible crazing throughout the glaze, typical for pieces of this age. Some discoloration and staining are present, particularly on the inner rim and the underside of the dish. The transfer print remains clear and detailed. Please refer to photos for a close inspection of the glaze condition and staining.

Description:

• Maker: W.T. Copeland & Sons (Stoke-on-Trent, England).

• Pattern: "Cairo" - Introduced in 1881, featuring variations of Japanese and Egyptian motifs.

• Design: Features a central scroll depicting a Middle Eastern mosque and minaret by a river, surrounded by bamboo, prunus blossoms, and stylized textile patterns.

• Style: Aesthetic Movement / Japonisme, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with "Oriental" design.

• Markings: Impressed "COPELAND" over a crown. Impressed date code "O 82" indicates manufacture in October 1882. Impressed "M" potter's mark.

• Material: Earthenware / Ironstone.

• Measurements: 11 inches long by 7.75 inches wide by 1.5 inches tall.

• Features: Oval shape with subtle tab handles; dense floral arabesque border.

• Age: 143 years old (Produced Oct. 1882).