Foot-bowl in Rustic Style
by PALISSY, Bernard, Ceramic, glazed, 53 x 40 cm
This oval bowl bears a decoration in rustic style, developed by Palissy and much copied. Typical to Palissy’s oval bowls, it is divided up into an island, water and shore area, featuring scenes of naturally shaped animals. A writhing snake occupies the centre of glimmering blue based composition. The water area is inhabited by fishes and frogs marked by wavy lines. The edge of the bowl, that pictures shore life, is inhabited by lizards, frogs, crabs, mussels, leaves, etc.