Charger
CultureEnglish
Date18th century
MediumSlip ware pottery
DimensionsOverall: 17 3/4 inches (45.09 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frank P. Burnap
Object number56-107
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DescriptionAdam and Eve stand under two flowering branches. Single flower head emerges from bifurcation and has slender serpent coiled around its stem. At the foot of the tree, panel inscribed: "The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the lawe 1; of Corinthians. 15 and the 56; vers". Figures and branches, dark brown; serpent, some flowers, lighter brown; notched rim.Published References
Michael Churchman and Scott Erbes, High Ideals and Aspirations: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 1933-1993
(Kansas City, MO: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 1993), 54 (repro.).
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