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Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-36681

Description

Small, footed earthenware bowl with "flow blue" transfer-printed pattern "Scinde." Floral border around interior rim. Repeating scene of flowering tree surrounded by water, a figure carrying a flag toward a pagoda on exterior and interior basin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slop bowls
bowls (object components)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
flow blue (ceramic glaze)
Chinoiserie
Bowl, Serving
Flow blue
Floral Border
Pagoda
Willow
Tree
Orientalism
Scinde
Bowl, Serving

Inscription

"SCINDE" (printed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/4 (H), 6 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.659

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