In the 1580s, the relief red style was applied to large surfaces on a series of very different objects, including a majority of dishes and tankards. This large lidded bowl is representative of the use of this highly present red and its spectacular effect achieved by application on wide bands, standing out strongly against a brilliant white ground. While the decoration of this group of objects is generally lacking in delicacy and fineness of execution, the monumental aspect conferred on the pieces by these powerful and highly contrasting colors makes up for this relative weakness.