Dish with portrait of Lysander
CultureItalian
OriginDeruta, Umbria, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1520-1530
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, lustre, press moulded, and thrown.
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
Artist / Maker: Maestro Giorgio Andreoli
1539
Object number: G83.1.364
Artist / Maker: Franco Xanto Avelli
c.1530
Object number: G83.1.362
Artist / Maker: Franco Xanto Avelli
1534
Object number: G83.1.363
Artist / Maker: Maestro Giorgio Andreoli
c.1525
Object number: G83.1.365
