DepartmentLatin America

Bottle for vinegar or olive oil

NameBottle for vinegar or olive oil

Artist Artist not recorded

CultureMexican

DateMid-18th century

Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America

(not assigned)México

MediumEarthenware with tin glaze and cobalt in-glaze

Dimensions8 1/16 × 5 5/8 × 5 5/8 in. (20.5 × 14.3 × 14.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Houghton Sawyer Collection, A.1969.45.10

Object numberA.1969.45.10

Collections

Mayolica

DescriptionThis footed, gourd shaped bottle is Chinese in form. The bright white glaze and blue in-glaze are particularly striking. The design is comprised of three bands; the top band contains dark blue dots and two solid blue birds, the middle band is filled w/ floral designs, the wide body band contains petals, rossettes, and a human silhouette.