Bowl
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1887
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm)
InscribedFully marked on side of bowl to right of handle -- also partly marked on inside bottom foot rim. Maker's mark "FE".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.3114
Not on view
DescriptionRound bowl in the classical taste with a wide band around top rim of Greek or Roman warriors, horses and women in relief. The bottom of the bowl is fluted and the base has a band of egg-shaped decoration. Two applied handles in the form of anthemion stems and leaves.Label TextEnglish Bowl, ca. 1887 Sterling silver Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.3114 This round bowl is decorated with an array of classical motifs. The wide band around top rim of the bowl shows Greek or Roman warriors, horses, and women in relief. The bottom of the bowl is fluted and the base has a band of egg-shaped decoration. The two applied handles were made in the form of anthemion stems and leaves. Exhibition History"Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler's Collection," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA., June 29, 2008 - Spring 2010.
late 19th early 20th c
