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Fluted Slop Bowl
Fluted Slop Bowl
Fluted Slop Bowl

Fluted Slop Bowl

Manufacturer (England, founded 1751)
Date1790
Object NameSlop Bowl
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 8.4 cm, Diameter: 10.9 cm
AcquisitionCochrane Collection, presented in 1995 with assistance from the National Art Collections Fund.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024653
Keywords
About MeThis slop bowl has a spiralling fluted shape and an underglaze blue rim border. The scalloped edge is decorated with an alternating diagonal gilt leaf and dot pattern and there are three small bluebell and gilt leaf clusters on the exterior of the bowl.
More About Me
Slop bowls for the dregs of tea or coffee allowed the hostess to offer her guests a second cup without her having to leave the table