Urn with Flowers

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Urn with Flowers

1710-1750

Artist/maker unknown, Dutch

This picture consists of thirty-six tiles decorated in an interesting combination of blue, black, and purple. The urn rests on a majestic pedestal and contains a tall bouquet of peonies, tulips, and carnations interspersed with ferns and leaves. Exotic birds, insects, and butterflies dart around the bouquet.

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Object Details

Title:

Urn with Flowers

Date:

1710-1750

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Dutch

Medium:

Tin-glazed earthenware with polychrome decoration

Dimensions:

46 9/16 x 21 inches (118.3 x 53.3 cm)

Classification:

Plaques/Reliefs/Tiles

Credit Line:

Gift of Anthony N. B. Garvan, 1983

Accession Number:

1983-101-121a--jj

Geography:

Made in Delft, Netherlands, Europe or made in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe or made in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Europe

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