Shallow bowl or deep dish

1875-1925

Measurements

1-7/8 in x 11-3/8 in (dia)

Materials

Tin-glazed white earthenware

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Hugh R. and Bayard Sharp

Accession Number

1977.549

Inscription

“VMO” is painted onto the outside wall of the bowl.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

This shallow bowl is decorated in a modern adaptation of traditional designs, notably a bird with a sprig in its beak in the center and the inside bowl walls resembling rim decoration with four panels.  The outside wall of the bowl has initials, perhaps those of a commissioned purchaser.

The earthenware bowl has a tin glaze that imparts the white color.  The glaze has a light pink tint.