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Bowl

ca. 1600
Not on view
Set against a pattern of trailing rose stems, two angels gesture toward the arms of France and Navarre. Encircling the center of the bowl are the collars of the royal orders of the Saint-Esprit and Saint-Michel, both of which were borne by Henry IV (ruled 1589–1610).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bowl
  • Date: ca. 1600
  • Culture: French, Beauvaisis
  • Medium: Lead-glazed earthenware
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 1 7/8 × 6 3/4 in. (4.8 × 17.1 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Gifts and Mrs. Lawrence Copley Thaw Gift, 2009
  • Object Number: 2009.61
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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