Bowl
Name/Title
BowlEntry/Object ID
PM.87.18 a-bDescription
Two-handled delftware bowl with cover with blue floral and foliate decoration: bowl has two ear-shaped handles and rests on 1/2" tall foot rim; a nearly semicircular sieve with three rows of piercing attached to side; dome-shaped lid has lip which protrudes over edge of bowl and flat, disc-shaped finial; decoration on each side of bowl in the form of bamboo and flowers growing out of mound with an S-shaped vine with flowers trailing on either side (an insect flies on the left side); the handles are decorated by a series of lines with a series of dots on either edge; three lines run around bottom of bowl and one line at top; similar scene of bamboo and trailing flowering vines growing out of a grassy mound; a bird flies overhead at top; a petalled flower is painted on top of handle; a border of reverse S-curves runs around base of handle with three concentric lines on interior and two on exterior; a blue band runs around edge; mark resembling a script "r" written in reverse on bottom in blue.Collection
Philipsburg Manor Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerNotes
Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See descriptionOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
PM.87.18 A-B
PM.87.18