Cistern, Cover and Basin
ca. 1700 (made)
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Pear-shaped cistern with a moulted scallop and two dolphins above. On the bottom are two metal spouts in the form of snakes coming out of moulted masks. Domed cove. The basin is shallow, hemi-circular, with a moulted face on each side. The three parts are painted in red and blue with lambrequins, flowers and gadroons.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in red and blue |
| Brief description | Wall cistern with cover and bassin of tin-glazed earthenware, painted in blue and red, France, Rouen, ca. 1700 |
| Physical description | Pear-shaped cistern with a moulted scallop and two dolphins above. On the bottom are two metal spouts in the form of snakes coming out of moulted masks. Domed cove. The basin is shallow, hemi-circular, with a moulted face on each side. The three parts are painted in red and blue with lambrequins, flowers and gadroons. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Elton Bechley Ede |
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| Accession number | C.246-1914 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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