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Objekt 2

Lidded box in the shape of a rose

Description

The lidded jar has the shape of a blooming cultivated rose. The green sepals are formed into feet. The lid joint is cleverly hidden between the petals. Lifting the lid is somewhat awkward: functionality has been set aside in favor of illusionistic effect.

Object description

Strasbourg, manufacture Paul Hannong, around 1745-1754

Faience with onglaze painting

Bequest Dr. Nicolas Jaquet-Dolder, Riehen

Inv. 1986.345.

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