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Bowl of Nations

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginVienna, Vienna, Austria
Datec.1720-25; decorated in Vienna, c.1730-35
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOutside Diameter: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionHausmaler octagonal bowl painted on each side with full-length portrait of nationals including the Turkish Emperor and Empress and the West Indian Queen. The interior has a Turkish lady flanked by flowering shrubs, with a raised, gilt rim.


Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.753
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain - Hausmalerei
Status
On view
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