Salt

Unknown

16th century · Lead-glazed earthenware · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Precious and heavily taxed, salt was displayed at sixteenth-century France’s wealthiest households. This vessel for salt was possibly made for a local noble of Saintonge, where the famous potter Bernard Palissy began his experimental workshop. In 1542, Saintonge’s peasants revolted against the salt tax.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th century

Medium

Lead-glazed earthenware

Culture

French, Saintonge

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Purchase, Sidney R. Knafel Gift, in honor of Jeffrey Munger, 2018