Plate (part of a set)

Unknown

ca. 1660–90 · Tin-glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The legends inscribed in the well of these plates (1977.22.5–.10) make one continuous verse. When read in numerical sequence, the inscription is: "Clean plates and napkins/ tablecloths without stains/ full glasses and fine flutes/ make the stomach open/ but the mistress of the house who is joyful/ makes the real happiness of the table".

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1660–90

Medium

Tin-glazed earthenware

Culture

Dutch, Delft

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Mrs. Jean Mauzé, 1977