Covered bowl
CultureItalian
OriginPo region, possibly The Veneto, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1500-1550
MediumEarthenware, white slip, lead glaze, blue oxide, green oxide, ochre oxide, press moulded, and thrown (maiolica).
DimensionsOverall: 16.5 x 17.1 cm (6 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
Description'Sgraffito' covered bowl, decorated with the bands of foliate scrolls in cream. The bowl has a flower on the interior, and the cover is modeled in the form of a tower. It also has applied scrolling handles, and is painted in blue, green and ochre on a brown ground.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.409.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaCollections
Status
Not on view
