Box in the Form of Asparagus
Cleveland Museum of Art

Box in the Form of Asparagus

Sceaux Factory (French, active 1748–66) · c. 1765

tin-glazed earthenware (faience) with enamel decoration
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

Placed upon the dinner table, this container's lid might be lifted to reveal steaming asparagus. Imagine a wealthy 18th-century dining room with flickering candles, whimsical sculptures, and dishes like this decorating the table.

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