Stand
1800-1870 (made)
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Place of origin |
Stand with carved decoration and green lead glaze.
Object details
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Object type | |
Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with carved decoration |
Brief description | Stand, made in Friesland, the Netherlands, 1800-1870, lead-glazed earthenware |
Physical description | Stand with carved decoration and green lead glaze. |
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Gallery label | Stand
Made in Holland about 1600-20
Lead-glazed earthenware
270-1870(16/07/2008) |
Object history | This object was acquired in 1870 as 17th-century Dutch. This type of pottery with its destinctive green glaze and carved decoration is typical for the northern province of Friesland, where it was made since the 18th century. |
Historical context | It is doubtful that this object could have served as a functional chafing dish and it was more likely intended for decorative use. |
Collection | |
Accession number | 270-1870 |
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Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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