"Bleu de Deck" bowl

ca. 1870–80

Not on view

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.

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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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