Double Spice Container

ca. 1765-1770 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Formed as two boats with a boy sitting on a board between them; painted with flowers

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours
Brief description
Earthenware double spice container, painted in colours, made by Niderviller pottery and porcelain factory, France, ca. 1765-1770
Physical description
Formed as two boats with a boy sitting on a board between them; painted with flowers
Credit line
Given by C. H. Campbell, Esq.
Object history
Acquisition type: Gift
Production
Acquired as Strasbourg, mid-18th century; reattributed to Niderviller, second half of the 18th century (for similar design in creamware attributed to Eastern France, perhaps Lunéville, see 3070-1853).
Collection
Accession number
C.270-1921

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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