Dish
ca. 1800-1830 (made)
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Earthenware with decoration painted in bluish-black slip under a clear glaze. In the well of the dish a symmetrical bouquet of flowers. Round the rim four sprays of flowers alternating with single flowers.
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Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware decorated with coloured slips |
Brief description | Red earthenware with decoration painted in bluish-black slip under a clear glaze. Romanian, probably the Tara Barsei region of Transylvania, about 1800-1830. |
Physical description | Earthenware with decoration painted in bluish-black slip under a clear glaze. In the well of the dish a symmetrical bouquet of flowers. Round the rim four sprays of flowers alternating with single flowers. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr W. Ridout |
Object history | Given by Mr. W. Ridout. In the well of the dish a symmetrical bouquet of flowers. Round the rim four sprays of flowers alternating with single flowers. |
Historical context | (21 Jan.1931) #Stated by Prof. K. Csanyi of the Budapest Museum to be Transylvanian, early 19th century. |
Production | Probably made in the Tara Barsei region of Transylvania. |
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Accession number | C.97-1927 |
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Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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