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Baselard

Earthenware platter with luster purple-decorated band with a colorful ornament of leaves and flowers. Central scene depicts a multi-colored landscape scene with antique ruins by water.
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  • Earthenware platter with luster purple-decorated band with a colorful ornament of leaves and flowers. Central scene depicts a multi-colored landscape scene with antique ruins by water.

Date:

15th century

Artist:

French, possibly Swiss

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Baselard

Place

France (Object made in)

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1400–1500

Medium

Wood and steel

Dimensions

H.: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.); Blade: H.: 28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

George F. Harding Collection

Reference Number

1982.3473

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