The sculpture is a small, ornately decorated object with a cylindrical shape and an intricately designed surface. It appears to be a type of decorative vessel or container. The sculpture features a terracotta-orange hue with cream and white detailing. Its structure is composed of vertical panels adorned with patterns, bordered with carved pillars at the corners. The top portion is encircled by a band with a similar pattern. The base includes small feet adorned with green embellishments and decorative elements resembling heads or masks. Crafted from ceramic, the sculpture conveys a sense of…
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ceramist French 16th Century

c. 1540/1560

Medium
lead-glazed fine earthenware
Classification
Decorative Art
Dimensions
overall (height): 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Culture
Saint-Porchaire
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Widener Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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