Two dishes with mythological scenes
CultureItalian
OriginUrbino, The Marshes, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Date1552
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, press moulded, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.398.1-2): 4.8 x 24.1 cm (1 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
MarkingsOne dated "1552" and the other with inscription verso 'Denara Betta'
DescriptionUrbino dishes, decorated with mythological scenes, in underglaze blue.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.398.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Guido Durantino
c.1540-1560
Object number: G83.1.403
Artist / Maker: Orazio Fontana
c.1560
Object number: G83.1.402
Artist / Maker: Franco Xanto Avelli
c.1530
Object number: G83.1.387
Artist / Maker: Patanazzi Workshop
c.1597-1610
Object number: G83.1.405
Artist / Maker: Orazio Fontana
c.1560
Object number: G83.1.401
