Footed dish
Unknown Artist
first half 17th century
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/4 × 9 1/4 in. (7 × 23.5 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Pottery
Culture
probably French, Nevers
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Mary Mandeville Johnston, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. S. Johnston, 1914
Accession Number
14.102.354
Tags
Art Historical Context
This charming footed dish, crafted in the first half of the 17th century, hails from the vibrant faience workshops of Nevers France—a hub of European ceramics production. Made of tin-glazed earthen, it exemplifies the technique where a tin oxide coating creates a smooth, white surface ideal for vivid painted decorations. Standing just 2¾ inches tall and 9¼ inches wide, this petite vessel was likely used for serving sweets or as a decorative centerpiece, blending functionality with artistry. Nevers faience makers drew inspiration from Italian maiolica, achieving brilliant blues, yellows, and g...