Moulded dish with mythological scene
CultureItalian
OriginUrbino, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca.1535
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOverall: 6.5 x 17.2 cm (2 9/16 x 6 3/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionCastel Durante trefoil footed dish, with two partially draped naked figures and a putto. The reverse moulded with oak leaves and acorns painted in copper and gold lustre against a spotted ground, and the leaves overlapping at the indented sections. It is painted on the interior in black, blue, ochre, yellow and brown.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.327
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
ca.1525-1545
Object number: G83.1.325
Artist / Maker: Giovanni Maria
ca.1505-1515
Object number: G83.1.323
Artist / Maker: Workshop of Ludovico and Angelo Picchi
ca. 1550-1560
Object number: G83.1.329
Artist / Maker: Painter of the Coal Mine Service
1546
Object number: G83.1.395
