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dish, shell

dish, shell

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Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Dish, Shell
place made
United Kingdom: England, Bristol
Physical Description
monochrome, blue (overall surface decoration color name)
ceramic, earthenware, coarse (overall material)
chinoiserie (joint piece style)
Measurements
overall: 1 1/2 in x 7 7/8 in x 7 in; 3.81 cm x 20.0025 cm x 17.78 cm
ID Number
CE.65.121
catalog number
65.121
accession number
259779
Credit Line
Lloyd E. Hawes, M.D.
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Home and Community Life: Ceramics and Glass
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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