Salt cellar
Deruta
Category
Ceramics
Date
1600 - 1620
Materials
ceramic
Measurements
168 x 135 mm
Place of origin
Italy
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 582032
Summary
A salt-cellar, the circular bowl resting on the spread wings of three eagles each standing on a triangular base of baluster shape, the bases standing on three lion feet. The eagles are painted in orange, red with yellow beaks and yellow feet, on a blue base which is painted below with green and yellow bands and with typical winged cherubs on all three faces.
Provenance
Gift from Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan 3rd Bt
Makers and roles
Deruta , manufacturer