Large Platter with Fish

Probably made by Victor Barbizet French

Possibly made by Achille Barbizet French

ca. 1855–1875

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 530

Though the fish and other aquatic creatures shown on this dish are certainly inspired by the work of the Renaissance potter Bernard Palissy, the impressive scale of this nineteenth-century platter suggests that it was probably intended for a large exhibition venue, possibly a universal exhibition. In 1878, Achille earned a silver medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition.

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Title: Large Platter with Fish
Maker: Probably made by Victor Barbizet (French, Burgundy, France 1805–1870 Paris)
Maker: Possibly made by Achille Barbizet (French, Paris? 1825–1890 Paris)
Date: ca. 1855–1875
Culture: French
Medium: Glazed earthenware
Dimensions: confirmed: 5 3/4 × 44 × 30 3/4 in., 60.2 lb. (14.6 × 111.8 × 78.1 cm, 27.3 kg)
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: 2020.86.18
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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