Bowl with lid
| Accession Nr.: | 60.379.1-2 |
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| Manufacturer: | Strasbourg Faience Factory |
| Date of production: |
mid 18th century
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| Inscription: | nincs |
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| Materials: | faience |
| Dimensions: |
height: 14,5 cm
base diameter: 12,6x15 cm
opening diameter: 14x21,7 cm
height: 15,2 cm
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The bowl on a round stand forms the shape of a turkey its upper part is detachable cover. The turkey's head is turned to the right. The bowl is one of many popular bird-shaped pieces. The elaborate, realistic modelling reflects even the feathers of the bird, which is emphasized by the colouring. Colours: mainly brown, outlined with black, with a little red and green. Bowls like this served as a dish for soup or stewed fruits.
Literature
- Szerk.: Lovag Zsuzsa: Az Iparművészeti Múzeum. (kézirat). Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 1994. - Nr. 176.
- Szerk.: Szilágyi András, Péter Márta: Barokk és rokokó. Az európai iparművészet stíluskorszakai. Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 1990. - Nr. 6.86. (Weiner Piroska)
