Wine cistern, late 17th century-early 18th century, 12 3/4 x 29 1/2 x 18 3/4 in. ( x x cm), Tin-glazed earthenware (faience) with enamel decoration, France, 17th-18th century, Similar to the large silver cistern at the end of this corridor, this object was originally made to hold cold water for chilling bottles of wine. It is decorated with classic winged caraytids and palmettes, as well as Asian-inspired designs of birds and flowers. The cistern is composed of faience, the French term for tin-glazed earthenware, which was introduced to Europe from the East

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