Dish with Temptation of Adam and Eve

Unknown

ca. 1680 · Tin-glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The Temptation of Adam and Eve is one of the most characteristic subjects of English delft “blue-dash” chargers. Chargers of this kind were intended as display pieces to be hung on the wall. Other subjects included portraits of sovereigns and stylized floral and fruit designs.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1680

Medium

Tin-glazed earthenware

Culture

British

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Robert A. Ellison Jr. Collection, Gift of Robert A. Ellison Jr., 2014