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| Artist / Maker | Olerys Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1750 |
| Culture / Origin | France, Moustier |
| Medium | faience encased with burled wood |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
founded in 1738 by J. Olerys, who had worked at Alcora where he learned the art of painting in high-temperature colors (though not including red), which he introduced to Moustiers. Some of the products of this factory are directly imitated from Alcora. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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