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Lustre Bowl
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Lustre Bowl

Date1850 - 1899
Object NameBowl
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
AcquisitionPresented in 1946 by Mrs J W Crombie.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS015089
Keywords
About MeSpain and Portugal are noted for fine lustrewares produced in centres such as Malaga, from the 14th century onwards. Metal oxides were added to the glaze to give the distinctive metallic sheen. This is a later piece of copper lustre with free-flowing brushwork.