Jar with 'Bleu Persan' decoration
CultureFrench
OriginNevers, Burgundy, France
PeriodLouis XIV (1643-1715)
Dateca.1670
MediumFaience, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 10.5 x 8.5 cm (4 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionLondon Delft jar with "Bleu Persan", the floral decoration copying a Nevers original. Dark blue ground with white decoration.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.450
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
French or English EarthenwareStatus
Not on view
in the style of 17th century Nevers, possibly later production
Object number: G12.14.7.1-2
