Dish with an Idealized Portrait
CultureItalian
OriginDeruta, Umbria, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1500-1530
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica), with metallic lustre
DimensionsOverall: 7 x 36 cm (2 3/4 x 14 3/16 in.)
MarkingsInscription, verso: 'B' in blue
DescriptionDeruta dish, coppa amatoria painted with a girl in profile. To the left a star-red and ribboned snood with slowing curls between sprays of flowers. The well has a band of fruit, and the border has zig-zags, heraldic mountains enclosing leaves, and with sprays of flowers. The reverse has scrolls and stars. Painted blue, gold and copper-lustre.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.336
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730
Object number: G83.1.597
