Jug with hybrid human-animal figure
CultureItalian
OriginViterbo, Umbria, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca.1400-1450
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
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 CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Winterthur
ca.1650
Object number: G96.5.418
Artist / Maker: Cupisnique artist(s)
1250 BCE - 1 CE
Object number: G83.1.157
