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Parrot
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This parrot's distinctive metallic sheen is achieved through a technique known as luster glazing, in which ground metals, typically silver, gold, or platinum, are incorporated into the glazing process. The parrot is decorated with green-gold luster, while the base is decorated with blue-purple-gold luster.
| Artist / Maker | Zsolnay Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1910 |
| Culture / Origin | Hungary |
| Medium | earthenware with lustre glazes |
| Dimensions | Overall: 38.3 x 26.7 x 19.9 cm (15 1/16 x 10 1/2 x 7 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
Zsolnay Factory (Hungarian) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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