English delftware blue dash charger of the Temptation of Adam and Eve, Brislington circa 1680

Ref: 42209 Category:

£5550

Dated: 1680 Brislington England

This English delftware pottery charger is decorated with a striking image of the Temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The dish is expressively painted in blue, ochre, yellow, green, and manganese purple within a blue dash border with a manganese line around the rim. The back is lead-glazed. The painting's strong lines make it one of the most dynamic and graphic pieces related to Adam and Eve in English delftware. It is the work of the Brislington Pottery in the late 17th century.    

Diameter: 13.5 inches

Current Condition: Two chips at the side rim professionally restored other wise in good condition.

Literature: Michael Archer figure reference A16 page 83 DELFTWARE the catalogue of the Victoria and Albert Museums collection London. Published by The Stationery Office 1997

£5550    $7492

Description

This English delftware pottery charger is decorated with a striking image of the Temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

The dish is expressively painted in blue, ochre, yellow, green, and manganese purple within a blue dash border with a manganese line around the rim. The back is lead-glazed.

The painting’s strong lines make it one of the most dynamic and graphic pieces related to Adam and Eve in English delftware. It is the work of the Brislington Pottery in the late 17th century.