"Bleu de Deck" bowl
Joseph-Théodore Deck
ca. 1870–80 · Glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
In 1859 Deck invented the turquoise glaze that came to be known as "bleu de Deck," first applying it to his Iznik-inspired pottery. He eventually used it to emulate Chinese monochrome wares, making the turquoise glaze itself the primary focus. This bowl also features Chinese-inspired relief decoration in the form of dragons.
- Artist
- Joseph-Théodore Deck
- Date
- ca. 1870–80
- Medium
- Glazed earthenware
- Culture
- French, Paris
- Department
- European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
- Credit line
- Gift of Mrs. Alice Stern, 1993
