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Lid from Writing Stand

1746
manufacturer

Sinceny Factory

(French)
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Culture
France, Sinceny, 18th century
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware (faience) with enamel decoration
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection 1963.516.b
Public Domain
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Location
216A French and German
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Description

The faience factory at Sinceny was an offshoot of that at Rouen. In style, Sinceny closely resembles later Rouen wares with polychrome decoration. The stylized flowers and insects which decorate this writing stand are entirely typical of Sinceny faience.
A rectangular tin-glazed earthenware lid features a domed shape topped by a small green bird handle. Against a white background, painted botanical scenes in orange, blue, yellow, and green flank the center. To the left, a large orange flower blooms beside blue and yellow rocks. To the right, a branch of orange blossoms extends outward. Fine cracking covers the ceramic surface, with small chips visible along the bottom edge.

Lid from Writing Stand

1746

Sinceny Factory

(French)
France, Sinceny, 18th century

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