Large basin with scene from the story of Diana and Actaeon
ArtistWorkshop of
Domenego da Venezia
(Italian, died 1570)
CultureItalian
OriginVenice, The Veneto, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1555-1570
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 23.5 x 42.5 cm (9 1/4 x 16 3/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA large Venice basin on a short pedestal foot, from the workshop of M. Domenico da Venezia. There is a circular panel showing Diana and Actaeon, and the sides with scrolling branches of fruit, with the exterior similarly decorated. It is decorated in brown, green, blue and yellow.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.383
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
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