Plate
ca. 1725-1750 (made)
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Plate of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue in the centre with a group of two figures, a grinder woman sharping a knife and a man. The scene is surrounded by polychrome decoration, and a scroll border round the rim and a shield of arms.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware decorated in colours |
| Brief description | Plate, in tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours with a central scene, France, Rouen, ca. 1725-1750 |
| Physical description | Plate of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue in the centre with a group of two figures, a grinder woman sharping a knife and a man. The scene is surrounded by polychrome decoration, and a scroll border round the rim and a shield of arms. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (No mark) |
| Object history | The scene is inspired by an licentious engraving from Edme Jeurat after Bernard Picard representing a "Rémouleuse", a grinder. Bought from the Aigoin collection. Same layout than 393.1870, but different scene in the centre. |
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| Accession number | 453-1870 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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