Small plate with lizard, shells, and blue and purple background

ca. 1865–1875

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Based in Paris, Georges Pull sold off his taxidermy and curiosity shop in Paris in order to devote himself to rediscovering the ceramic techniques of Bernard Palissy (1510-ca.1590). Though this example featuring a lizard in the center surrounded by shells resembles Palissy’s work, Pull has signed the back with his own name.

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Title: Small plate with lizard, shells, and blue and purple background
Maker: Georges Pull (Wissembourg, Alsace-Lorraine, France 1810–1889 Paris, France)
Date: ca. 1865–1875
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Glazed earthenware
Dimensions: confirmed: 1 1/2 × 12 5/8 × 10 7/8 in. (3.8 × 32.1 × 27.6 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
Credit Line: Gift of Wallis Katz, in memory of Marshall Katz, and in celebration of the Museum's 150th anniversary, 2020
Object Number: 2020.86.11
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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