Terrine van faïence in de vorm van een kip
c. 1750 - c. 1780
Medium
tureen
Dimensions
31
About this artwork
Gift of the heirs of J.F. Loudon, The Hague
Art Historical Context
Behold the whimsical *Terrine van faï in de vorm van een*, a tin-glazed earthenware t crafted anonymously around 1750–1780. Measuring about 31 cm in length, this charming serving dish takes the playful form of a plump chicken complete with detailed feathers, beak, and tail—its lid likely doubling as the creature's crest. Such zoomorphic designs transformed everyday tableware into delightful conversation pieces, blending utility with artistry. Produced during the height of the Rococo era in the Netherlands, this piece exemplifies Dutch *faïence* from centers like Delft, where potters mastered ...
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...