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Punch Bowl

Dateca. 1755

OriginEngland, Bristol (probably)

MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delft)

DimensionsDiam: 10 1/2"; H: 4 3/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1970-170

DescriptionDeep punch bowl with short cylindrical foot ring; the exterior is decorated in blue with crudely painted brackets and flowers on vines, as well as a large acanthus leaf and a flying insect. The interior bottom features a single-masted ship with mainsail and jib, towing a skiff, another smaller ship, a sea in blue-wash, and birds in flight, all encircled with a double blue line.Inscription(s)NoMark(s)NoProvenanceLeon F. s. Stark Antiques, Philadelphia