The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 16, 2024

Box in the Form of Asparagus

Box in the Form of Asparagus

c. 1765
manufacturer

probably by Sceaux Factory

(French, active 1748–66)
Overall: 6.4 x 17.8 x 8.3 cm (2 1/2 x 7 x 3 1/4 in.)

Did You Know?

Placed upon the dinner table, this container's lid might be lifted to reveal steaming asparagus. Imagine a wealthy 18th-century dining room with flickering candles, whimsical sculptures, and dishes like this decorating the table.
  • R. Henry Norweb, Cleveland.
  • The Magic of Still Life. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (November 4, 1986-February 1, 1987).
    Consuming Passions: The Art of Food and Drink. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (July 26-October 9, 1983).
  • {{cite web|title=Box in the Form of Asparagus|url=false|author=Sceaux Factory|year=c. 1765|access-date=16 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1966.229