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UNKNOWN PERSON

Ewer and dish. Bernard Palissy Ware

1856

Albumen print | 12.2 x 16.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2514197

Photograph of a ewer standing in front of a dish, the latter decorated with amphibious creatures.

These pieces formed part of the M Soulages collection that were exhibited at the Museum of Ornamental Art in Marlborough House in December 1856.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Palissy, Bernard
  • 12.2 x 16.0 cm (image)

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Tableware
          • Ewers
      • Ceramics
        • Porcelain
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs