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Bowl

ca. 1770 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bowl with two rows of vertical fluting on a cradle of branches, tendrils and flowers. The lid is fluted with branches, leaves and flowers. The finial is in the form of a flower. The dish is lobed, sitting on tendrils.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Bowl
  • Lid
  • Stand
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Covered bowl and stand, silver, Guatemala (Antigua) ca.1770
Physical description
Bowl with two rows of vertical fluting on a cradle of branches, tendrils and flowers. The lid is fluted with branches, leaves and flowers. The finial is in the form of a flower. The dish is lobed, sitting on tendrils.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19cm
  • Bowl only height: 16.5cm
  • Diameter: 19.6cm
  • Bowl diameter: 18.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
Crown (tax mark) 2 inverted triangular mountains with rearing horse above (townmark of Antigua, Guatemala)
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
Object history
Dessert dish.

Latin American Exhibition RF.2005/943
Historical context
See RP 53/1056
Production
Antigua in Guatemala was formerly Santiago, a city situated near three volcanoes. A massive eruption and earthquake on 29 July 1773 prompted the relocation of the city and its renaming. The city 'hallmarks' used on Santiago/Antigua silver show two mountain peaks topped by a rearing horse.
Collection
Accession number
M.68:3-1953

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Record createdMay 31, 2006
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