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Written by: Daniel VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Ceramics & Glass · Catalogue no. 52960
Bernard PalissyBoat-Shaped Cup with Ceres and Bacchus on a Bed of Grape Clusters and Wheat
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | Bernard Palissy |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1500s |
| Culture / Origin | France |
| Medium | earthenware with lead glazes |
| Dimensions | Overall: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
Bernard Palissy (French, 1510–1589) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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