{"product_id":"peekaboo-birdie-mudlarked-sherd-pendant","title":"Peekaboo Birdie Mudlarked Sherd Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Transferware (bird motif)\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Early-mid 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Essex, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nTransferware is a form of printed earthenware decoration developed in the mid-18th century, allowing detailed images to be mass-produced using engraved copper plates.\u003cbr\u003e\nBird motifs became especially popular in the early 19th century, reflecting both scientific interest in natural history and a growing fascination with exotic species.\u003cbr\u003e\nInfluenced by publications such as The Natural History of Birds, potters incorporated finely detailed avian designs into tablewares, often surrounded by floral or landscape elements. Centres like Staffordshire Potteries led production, exporting wares widely. These designs were typically printed in blue, black, or sepia beneath a clear glaze, giving durability to the decoration. Bird transferware combined artistry with industrial efficiency, making visually appealing and educational ceramics accessible to a larger market.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185212625279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0909-standard.jpg?v=1786792184","url":"https:\/\/shop.historyunearthed.uk\/products\/peekaboo-birdie-mudlarked-sherd-pendant","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}