Cleveland Museum of Art

Box in the Form of Asparagus

Sceaux Factory

Date

c. 1765

Medium

tin-glazed earthenware (faience) with enamel decoration

Culture

France, Sceaux(?), 18th century

Department

Decorative Art and Design

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

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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