Plate sherdTamar Mason · 1800

  • Creation date1800
  • MuseumMuseum of Ontario Archaeology

Tamar Mason (1966 –)

South African artist Tamar Mason (b. 1966) creates evocative textile-based works exploring rural life, community & memory. See her solo exhibition at Pippy Houldsworth Gallery.

Museum of Ontario Archaeology (London, Canada)

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This plate sherd was excavated by Archaeological Services Inc. in Toronto. The ceramic sherd is from a plate decorated with the “Mount Zion” pattern made by C. J. Mason and Co., a Staffordshire pottery company operating in England from the 1820s to the 1840s. C. J. Mason and Co. produced a series of biblical themed transferware patterns, each with a bible reference or quotation inscribed inside a tombstone maker’s mark on the base.

About this artwork

  • Title: Plate sherd
  • Artist: Tamar Mason
  • Year: 1800
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Museum of Ontario Archaeology
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Main color: Espresso

Questions & Answers

What is the creation date of "Plate sherd" by Tamar Mason?

The creation of "Plate sherd" by Tamar Mason is dated 1800.

Who made "Plate sherd", and when?

The author of "Plate sherd" is Tamar Mason, and the work is dated 1800.

Did "Plate sherd" stay in its artist's homeland?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. Tamar Mason was born in South Africa, and the original "Plate sherd" is held in a museum in Canada.

Are the colors of "Plate sherd" by Tamar Mason saturated or muted?

The palette of "Plate sherd" is muted in saturation.

How do the colors of "Plate sherd" relate to each other?

"Plate sherd" by Tamar Mason displays a softly mixed palette color harmony.

Who created "Plate sherd"?

"Plate sherd" was created by Tamar Mason. The information on this page describes Tamar Mason's original work.

Are the colors of "Plate sherd" by Tamar Mason vivid or muted?

The colors of "Plate sherd" by Tamar Mason show a muted saturation with a monochromatic intensity.

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