Dish
1639 (dated)
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During the 17th century, the potters of Montelupo specialised in sketchily painted dishes in a palette dominated by yellow and brown. The most popular scenes consist of one, two or three soldiers or flag-bearers standing on a ground. Such dishes were widely exported and often used for display.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Lobed dish on low foot with three soldiers, made in Montelupo, signed and dated 'RAFAELLO GIROLAMO FECIT MTE LPO: 1639' on reverse, tin-glazed earthenware |
| Physical description | Lobed dish on low foot painted in colours with three soldiers, signed and dated 'RAFAELLO GIROLAMO FECIT MTE LPO: 1639' on reverse, tin-glazed earthenware |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'RAFAELLO GIROLAMO FECIT MTE LPO: 1639' (Latin. Signature and date painted on the back.)
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| Object history | Purchase price note: Bought for £2 4s. |
| Summary | During the 17th century, the potters of Montelupo specialised in sketchily painted dishes in a palette dominated by yellow and brown. The most popular scenes consist of one, two or three soldiers or flag-bearers standing on a ground. Such dishes were widely exported and often used for display. |
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| Other number | 1079 - Rackham (1977) |
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| Accession number | 6668-1860 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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