Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Die
Object name
Die
Date
1800-1838
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 x 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 1 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Rectangular wooden die with carved image of a stoneware two-handled jar.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Object Number
1925.60
Gallery Label
This die is part of a group that were in the possession of the Crolius pottery. Two of the dies - the potter at his wheel and the smoking kiln - were used in decorating the silk ribbon of the Potter's Society (see INV.4357).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
