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Bowl

Object Name:
Bowl
Object ID:
1942.004.18
Creator:
England
Date:
1780
Description:
Bowl. Pearlware, earthenware. Hemispherical form with plain circular rim and deep foot ring. Handpainted polychrome design on interior and exterior. Exterior designs include four small floral designs. Two are identical and they include a pair of red buds, a long blue green leaf surrounded by blue dots and several green leaves; a blue floral sprig with blue leaves; and a red floral spray with blue and green leaves. Interior decoration includes a band with red buds alternating with blue ovals surrounded with blue dots; a black line with green leaves connect each of the red buds with blue and green leaves. Edge of rim is painted red. Adhesive tape label on bottom with donor information: "1942 Loan / M.H. Jewell". Paper label on exterior with "106".
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware
Pearlware
Dimensions:
H-3.1 Dia-6.1 inches
Provenance:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
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