Ornament
1680-1690 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Such ornaments were previously thought to be stands for wigs. However, there is no evidence that these were used in that way. Furthermore, some have a much lower foot, which would make it impractical for such usage.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware with painted decoration |
| Brief description | Ornament, tin-glazed earthenware painted with oriental pattern of figures in landscape, base missing, made Delft, 1680-90 |
| Physical description | Bulbous ornament, octagonal, tin-glazed earthenware painted in black and blue, with oriental pattern with figures in landscape, base missing. Painting in transitional style. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Gallery label | Wig stand
made Delft, Netherlands 1680-90
Tin-glazed earthenware with painted decoration
C.671A-1909 Given by J.H. Fitzhenry(16/07/2008) |
| Credit line | Given by J. H. Fitzhenry |
| Summary | Such ornaments were previously thought to be stands for wigs. However, there is no evidence that these were used in that way. Furthermore, some have a much lower foot, which would make it impractical for such usage. |
| Associated object | C.671-1909 (Pair) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.671A-1909 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
