Ceramic plate with printed and hand-painted decorations. Produced by Alams(?), England.
In center of plate drawing of Shylock, Jewish figure of greedy and unscrupulous type of the Shakespearean play "The Merchant of Venice". On verso stamp of manufacturer and stamp “Illustrations from Merchant of Venice – Shakespeare, Made in Great Britain”.
Diameter: 24.5 cm. Very good condition. Three holes on back of base, for hanging.