Ribbons were used to decorate all parts of women's attire during the Baroque period. The Helena Baroque mule displays not one, but two bows set upon pleated ribbon. Its dark interior contrasts with the shoe's pale blue exterior
Stoneware piece handrafted from clay slab and handbuilt decorations. Underglazed in dark and light blue before its first firing, then underglazed in beige and brushed off to show additional detail. Finished with clear glaze.
6" L x 2.5" W x 3" H ( 15 x 6 x 7.5 cm)
Cone 6 oxidation.
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