Dish with portrait of Lysander
CultureItalian
OriginDeruta, Umbria, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca.1520-1530
MediumTin-glazed earthenwae (maiolica) with metallic lustre
DimensionsOverall: 9.8 x 42 cm (3 7/8 x 16 9/16 in.)
MarkingsInscription, recto: 'LISANDRO'
DescriptionDeruta lustred dish portrait of Lysander, with a bust portrait of a warrior wearing an elaborate helmet and facing to the left. There is a scroll to one side, and the rim has stylized foliage, scrollwork and acorns. The back lead glazed. It is painted in tones of inky blue and gold lustre.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.342
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
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ca.1530
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ca. 1525 - 1530
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1534
Object number: G83.1.363
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1539
Object number: G83.1.364
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1531
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