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Bourdalou

This is a Bourdalou. It was designed by Joseph Hannong. It is dated ca. 1775 and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is tin-glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Maxime Hermanos and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 12.3 × 23.2 × 11 cm (4 13/16 × 9 1/8 × 4 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Underglaze blue: H / 946

Cite this object as

Bourdalou; Designed by Joseph Hannong (1734–early 19th century); tin-glazed earthenware; H x W x D: 12.3 × 23.2 × 11 cm (4 13/16 × 9 1/8 × 4 5/16 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos; 1967-84-3

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