Bowl with incised floral patterns and ornamental borders
ca. 1700 - ca. 1799
Medium
turning
Dimensions
11.5; 24.5; 10.5
About this artwork
rand: diameter 24,5 cm
Art Historical Context
This elegant bowl, crafted anonymously around 1700–1799, exemplifies the artistry of traditional turning techniques, where a lathe was used to shape wood into symmetrical functional forms. Measuring .5 cm in height and 24.5 cm in at the rim, its wide, shallow profile made it ideal for serving food or as a decorative centerpiece. The surface features finely incised floral patterns and borders, carved directly into the wood after turning, adding a delicate, lace-like texture that catches the light. Dating to the 18th century, this piece reflects the era's appreciation for vernacular craftsmansh...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...