Dish, Deep

Art Historical Context

This delicate deep dish, crafted in France during the 15th–16th centuries, exemplifies everyday earthenware from the late medieval period. Measuring just 1 1/8 x 4 inches (2.9 x 10.2 cm), its compact, bowl-like form suggests practical use in households—perhaps for serving sauces, dips, or small confections at the table. Earthenware, a fired clay medium, was prized for its affordability and durability, making it accessible beyond elite workshops and reflecting the democratized craft of ceramics in Renaissance-era France. Though produced by an unknown artisan, the dish highlights the evolution ...