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Dish with scene of the Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius

CultureItalian
OriginMontelupo, Tuscany, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1560-1610
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 41 cm (3 x 16 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA dish decorated with the scene of the Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius on his horse about to leave into the chasm. There are large fruit trees and a building in the background, possibly Montelupo. The rim is rubbed.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.331
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
Italian Earthenware - Maiolica
Status
On view
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