Dish with Temptation of Adam and Eve

ca. 1680

Not on view

The Temptation of Adam and Eve is one of the most characteristic subjects of English delft “blue-dash” chargers. Chargers of this kind were intended as display pieces to be hung on the wall. Other subjects included portraits of sovereigns and stylized floral and fruit designs.

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Title: Dish with Temptation of Adam and Eve
Date: ca. 1680
Culture: British
Medium: Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 2 1/2 × 13 × 13 in. (6.4 × 33 × 33 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
Credit Line: Robert A. Ellison Jr. Collection, Gift of Robert A. Ellison Jr., 2014
Object Number: 2014.712.10
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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