Aug 19, 2019
Aug 19, 2019
Aug 19, 2019

Sugar Basin

Sugar Basin

c. 1750

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manufacturer

Sceaux Factory

(French, active 1748–66)

Faience

Overall: 13.7 x 17.2 x 14 cm (5 3/8 x 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)

The Norweb Collection 1961.4.a

Location

Did you know?

In medieval Italian churches, painted altarpieces served as a focal point for worshippers during the rituals of faith. The figures of Jesus, Mary, and eight saints are framed by a golden background that would have glistened in the flickering candlelight of the church.

See also
Collection: 
Decorative Arts
Type of artwork: 
Ceramic
Medium: 
Faience
Credit line: 
The Norweb Collection

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