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Bowl And Lid (Switzerland)

This is a bowl and lid. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by C. Helme Strater Jr., John B. Strater and Margaret S. Robinson. It is credited Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x diam. (a,b: overall): 14 x 11.3 cm (5 1/2 x 4 7/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Inside bowl (a): scratched in red: "21"; on underside of lid (b): "Limberg" in blue script

Cite this object as

Bowl And Lid (Switzerland); glazed earthenware; H x diam. (a,b: overall): 14 x 11.3 cm (5 1/2 x 4 7/16 in.); Gift of the C. Helme and Alice B. Strater Collection; 1976-1-155-a,b

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