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A stylized figure of a standing donkey on an oblong platform over two joined footed cups decorated in blue, red and green with large flowerheads. The donkey is gray, black and brown.
dishes (vessels)
rings (jewelry)
earthenware
underglazing
ceramic (material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
donkeys
floral patterns
Earthenware
Classical Figure
Donkey
Floral
Underglazed
Unidentified Ceramic
DISH, RING
Inscribed on the bottom bowl is: Italy.
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
Italy
3.75 x 4 x 2.125 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.724
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