Hemospheric with everted rim, raised on spreading circular foot, pearlware body decorated in 'mocha tea' with a terrace of dendritic 'trees' and 'shrubbery' within black lines. Embossed 'Creil' mark on underside. France, Creil, c. 1820. H of bowl 12.5 cm (5 in) Dia of bowl 30.5 cm (12 in) Identical piece sold at Christie's auction 'Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver & Prints' New York, 20-21 January, 2005.