Porringer with 'Bleu Persan' decoration

OriginLondon, Greater London, England

PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)

Datec.1680-1690

MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.

DimensionsOverall: 6.5 x 14.5 x 18 cm (2 9/16 x 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionLondon Delft 'bleu persan' porringer, the rounded shallow bowl applied with a shaped lug handle pierced in the centre with a heart. The whole coated with a rich blue tin-glaze splashed with spots in white.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.453

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Earthenware - Delftware

Collections

Status

On view

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