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Imported
Pilgrim Pottery
The collections of Pilgrim Hall Museum continued |
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| An ancient form found as early as
1450 B.C. in the Mediterranean region, the utilitarian one-handled
porringer can still be found in kitchens. This blue and white
decoration imitated the bleu de Nevers tin-glazed
earthenwares made in France. Cobalt was added to the tin glaze
for the blue background, with white spattered on top. |
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Warren Family
Porringer
London, 1680-1800
Tin-glazed earthenware
Diameter 6 7/8" |
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Modeled after
earlier silver forms, these dishes were first turned on a potter's
wheel and then pressed into a two-part mold to create a lobed
rim. A ewer filled with scented water often accompanied the
dishes, which were placed at the table for rinsing hands. |
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Standish Family
Lobed Dish
Holland, 1660-1700
Tin-glazed earthenware with
polychrome decoration
Diameter 13 1/4" |
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