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Box in the Form of Asparagus, from The Cleveland Museum of Art
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France, Sceaux(?), 18th century / c. 1765

Box in the Form of Asparagus

Box in the Form of Asparagus

The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Box in the Form of Asparagus as ceramic (France, Sceaux(?), 18th century · c. 1765).

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

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.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected
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A CLOSER LOOK

The museum identifies this ceramic as tin-glazed earthenware (faience) with enamel decoration and credits Sceaux Factory (French, active 1748–66).

Explore the museum record for its description and provenance.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

The Cleveland Museum of ArtBox in the Form of Asparagus

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