Box in the Form of Asparagus
Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (faience) with enamel decoration
Dimensions
6.4 × 17.8 × 8.3 cm
Classification
Ceramic
Department
Decorative Art and Design
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
The Norweb Collection
Accession Number
1966.229
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
gender unknown
About this artwork
Placed upon the dinner table, this container's lid might be lifted to reveal steaming asparagus. Imagine a wealthy 18th-century dining room with flickering candles, whimsical sculptures, and dishes like this decorating the table.