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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.c
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 domed rectangular earthenware lid features a handle in the shape of a coiled, green-speckled snake. Against a crackled white background, three yellow ducks swim in green stylized waves. Orange floral patterns and green stalks surround the ducks, while a blue and orange structure sits at the right. The white glaze is detailed with fine, web-like cracks and small brown chips along the bottom edge.

Lid from Writing Stand

1746

Sinceny Factory

(French)
France, Sinceny, 18th century

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