Charger with the crucifixion

OriginVenice, The Veneto, Italy

PeriodItalian Renaissance

Datec.1540-1600

MediumEarthenware, white slip, lead glaze, blue oxides, green oxides, ochre oxides, and thrown (maiolica).

DimensionsOverall: 7 × 37 cm (2 3/4 × 14 9/16 in.)

MarkingsNone; inscription on banner 'Inri'

DescriptionA rare Northern Italian 'Sgraffiato' dish decorated in the centre with the Crucifixion, showing Christ on the cross in the centre between the two thieves. The border has a band of leaf scrolls, painted in blue, green, and ochre.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.371

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

Italian Earthenware - Maiolica

Collections

Status

On view

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