Bowl

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Bowl

Datec. 1820–1840

Made inEngland

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (mocha ware) (pearlware)

Dimensions3 3/8 × 6 5/16 in. diameter (8.6 × 16 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Isabel B. Wilson

Object numberB.96.9

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

DescriptionThis bowl is an example of dipped ware, a term given to some earthenware pottery that is turned on a horizontal lathe and decorated with a thin liquid clay, called slip. Many effects were possible, from simple banded patterns to marbleized surfaces. The trailed pattern on this bowl resulted from the application of additional slip from a specialized cup that poured a controlled line onto the surface.
ProvenanceAcquired Oct. 21, 1996, from Mrs. Isabel B. Wilson, Houston, Texas.

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