A wonderful 17th century Delft saucer dish with a woman's portrait in the center looking surprised. Wonder what is that round little object in front of her mouth. Nice border motif and foliated rim. Creamy thick glaze with a hint of green covers brownish grey biscuit.
Label "Collection of Vivian Hawes". She was a noted collector of early ceramics and made substantial bequests to the Boston Museum ...click for details
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