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Holy water basin

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Holy water basin

CultureItalian

OriginVenice, The Veneto, Italy

PeriodItalian Renaissance

Date1570

MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)

DimensionsOverall: 15.3 x 20 cm (6 x 7 7/8 in.)

MarkingsBase with cross in cobalt blue, interior inscribed "1570/ Suor dona da mula" (1570/Sister Lady da Mula)

DescriptionHoly water container of circular bulbous shape painted with bands of scrolling flowering foliage in dark blue, green and yellow on a pale-blue ground. The interior has the coat-of-arms of the da Mula family, one of Venice's noble families, and a dedication to a woman, "Suor dona da Mula." The foliage moulded handles are enriched in yellow, pierced and fitted with a contemporary iron loop handle.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.372

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

Italian Earthenware - Maiolica

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