Jar with 'Bleu Persan' decoration

OriginNevers, Burgundy, France

PeriodLouis XIV (1643-1715)

Datec.1670

MediumFaience, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.

DimensionsOverall: 10.5 x 8.5 cm (4 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionLondon Delft jar with "Bleu Persan", the floral decoration copying a Nevers original. Dark blue ground with white decoration.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.450

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

French or English Earthenware

Collections

Status

Not on view

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