Broth bowl with cover (écuelle)
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An écuelle is a lidded bowl with two handles, often provided with a matching saucer or stand, used for serving hot broth or bouillon. During the late seventeenth and eighteenth century, broth was taken during the morning toilette but also offered to new mothers, as well as to the sick and bed-ridden to regain their strength. For that reason, écuelles were intended for private use in the bedroom. Made of pewter, this écuelle, resembles in form silver examples in The Met’s collection, see, for instance, 48.187.404a, b and 48.187.3a, b.
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