Pair of Victorian "Touraine" Flow Blue Oyster Bowls Stutz The print advertises the Hagenbeck

The print advertises the Hagenbeck Tierpark

12" W x 18" D x 9

Surface oxidation and minor wear consistent with age and industrial use

A subtle patina enhances the natural tonal contrast of the bronze

This piece comes from a school district building in Baraboo

Pair of Victorian "Touraine" Flow Blue Oyster Bowls Stutz The print advertises the HagenbeckA matching pair of small footed bowls decorated in cobalt underglaze with scrolling floral sprays beneath a deep blue border. Their rounded walls and compact size identify them as oyster bowls, a specialty form designed for serving shellfish in late Victorian dining sets. Each example carries subtle differences in glaze diffusion, a hallmark of hand applied flow blue production. This Victorian flow blue serving piece features a well balanced form