Tazza
ca. 1550 to 1585 or early 17th century (made)
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Circular dish with a raised foot. In the middle a star motive from which radiates interlacing strapwork. In the interstices of this strapwork, moulded in openwork relief, are formal flowers and foliage. The reverse is mottled.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, moulded, coloured glazes |
| Brief description | Buff earthenware decorated in colours with metal oxides and covered with a clear lead glaze. Made by Bernard Palissy or his followers. French, second half of 16th century or 17th century. |
| Physical description | Circular dish with a raised foot. In the middle a star motive from which radiates interlacing strapwork. In the interstices of this strapwork, moulded in openwork relief, are formal flowers and foliage. The reverse is mottled. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by George Salting, Esq. |
| Production | Made by Bernard Palissy or followers of Palissy |
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| Accession number | C.2308-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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