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Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-4336

Description

Circular bowl form with two plain C-shaped handles applied at opposite sides just below rim; eight panelled sides tapering to a round foot; silver lustre exterior and gilt interior glazes over clay body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bowls (vessels)
earthenware
Bowl, Serving
Bowl, Serving

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

3 5/16 x 6 13/16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.634

Date

1890-1920 (Possibly)

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