Wash basin with bird design

CultureEnglish

Possible OriginBrislington, Bristol, England

Possible OriginBristol, Bristol, England

PeriodAnne (1702-1707)

Datec.1700-1720

MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, and thrown.

DimensionsOverall: 4.5 x 21 cm (1 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionBrislington or Bristol basin painted in blue, with a bird amidst flowers and leaf sprays. It is within a double ring border, and the pie-crust rim has a border of conjoined lunette motifs. The underside is undecorated.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.481

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Earthenware - Delftware

Collections

Status

On view

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