17th century
Flared foot and rim. Four knob protrusions divide body between which are tear-shaped elements with beaded interiors, each surrounded by four stars.
12.22 x 13.65 cm (4 13/16 x 5 3/8 in.)
Fritware pierced and painted with black (chromium) under clear alkali glaze
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20th centuryGermanEarthenware
10th-13th centuryPersianQingbai ware: molded porcelain with pale sky-blue glaze
12th-13th centuryChineseMetal
18th centuryGermanStoneware with blue and white glaze
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18th centuryAmerican