Salt-Cellar with a Mermaid, Shells and Dolphins

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Salt-Cellar with a Mermaid, Shells and Dolphins

France, circa 1560-1600
Furnishings; Serviceware
Lead-glazed earthenware, Palissy ware
7 3/16 x 5 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (18.26 x 13.65 x 13.65 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by Calvin Helgoe, Percival Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walker Henry, Mr. Logan Henshaw, Mrs. H.E. Glyndale Hjorth, Gareth Hughes, and Mrs. Beryl Ireland. (82.9.8)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Phil Freshman. Los Angeles County Museum of Art Report, July 1, 1981-June 30, 1983. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1984.