"Bleu de Deck" bowl
In 1859 Deck invented the turquoise glaze that came to be known as "bleu de Deck," first applying it to his Iznik-inspired pottery. He eventually used it to emulate Chinese monochrome wares, making the turquoise glaze itself the primary focus. This bowl also features Chinese-inspired relief decoration in the form of dragons.
Artwork Details
- Title: "Bleu de Deck" bowl
- Maker: Joseph-Théodore Deck (French, Guebwiller, Alsace 1823–1891 Paris)
- Date: ca. 1870–80
- Culture: French, Paris
- Medium: Glazed earthenware
- Dimensions: 3 1/4 × 7 1/4 in., 1.3 lb. (8.3 × 18.4 cm, 0.6 kg)
- Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Alice Stern, 1993
- Object Number: 1993.313
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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