Charger with Adam and Eve
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, Greater London, England
PeriodAnne (1702-1707)
Dateca.1700-1715
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 65.5 x 29.5 cm (25 13/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA London 'blue-dash' charger depicting Adam and Eve, with a fruiting 'sponged' Tree of Life. The serpent is entwined around the trunk, and Eve holding two apples. The whole scene within a blue and yellow double-line borders with blue dashes.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.426
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
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