Jug with anthropomorphic beast

CultureItalian

OriginViterbo, Umbria, Italy

PeriodItalian Renaissance

Datec.1400-1450

MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.

DimensionsOverall: 28 x 16.5 cm (11 x 6 1/2 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionAn Viterbo jug with ovoid body and strap handle. The flared rim has a pinched-in spout. It is decorated in heavily applied blue pigment, and outlined in manganese with a leaping beast with a human head among scrolling foliage.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.408

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

Italian Earthenware - Maiolica

Collections

Status

On view

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