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Box in the Form of Asparagus (lid)
Box in the Form of Asparagus (lid)
c. 1765
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Tin-glazed earthenware (faience) with enamel decoration
Overall: 6.4 x 17.8 x 8.3 cm (2 1/2 x 7 x 3 1/4 in.)
The Norweb Collection 1966.229.b
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Placed upon the dinner table, this container's lid might be lifted to reveal steaming asparagus. Imagine a wealthy 18th-century dining room with flickering candles, whimsical sculptures, and dishes like this decorating the table.
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