Tureen
18th century (made)
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Tureen boat-shaped with wavy edge prolonged at each end into a scroll forming a handle; it rests on four scrolled feet and is painted with a bouquet of flowers. The domed cover is similarly decorated and has a shell edge and handle in the form of a conventional cauliflower. The stand, in the middle of which are also bouquets, has a wavy rim with shell border resting on six scrolled foliated feet.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | tin-glazed earthenware, painted |
| Brief description | Tureen, Cover, and Stand of tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours. French (Niderviller); 18th century. |
| Physical description | Tureen boat-shaped with wavy edge prolonged at each end into a scroll forming a handle; it rests on four scrolled feet and is painted with a bouquet of flowers. The domed cover is similarly decorated and has a shell edge and handle in the form of a conventional cauliflower. The stand, in the middle of which are also bouquets, has a wavy rim with shell border resting on six scrolled foliated feet. |
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| Credit line | Given by Monsieur Albert Bichet |
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| Accession number | C.125&A, B-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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