Porringer. Glazed porringer, yellowish-white background, with green, brown and yellow designs drawn on the sides, bottom and edge of the porringer. The decorative designs are geometrical, zigzag lines, eyelets and spirals. Curved lines around the brim of the porringer. (Clay from village area, lead glazing prepared in workshop). Diameter of mouth 220mm, height 65mm, diameter of bottom 100mm.
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