Dish
middle of 17th century (made)
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Dish of tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours. Of tazza form with a high foot ring and convex sides. The inside is painted with a figure of Christ addressing a man who approaches from the left. A mountainous landscape is in the background. 'LVCAE XV.' is inscribed over Christ. Round the border is a repeating pattern of feathery strokes and volutes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Dish of buff earthenware covered with a tin glaze and painted in colours.South German, mid 17th century. |
| Physical description | Dish of tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours. Of tazza form with a high foot ring and convex sides. The inside is painted with a figure of Christ addressing a man who approaches from the left. A mountainous landscape is in the background. 'LVCAE XV.' is inscribed over Christ. Round the border is a repeating pattern of feathery strokes and volutes. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'LVCAE XV.' (Inscribed in blue over Christ) |
| Credit line | Bought |
| Object history | Purchased by the Museum at the W. Ridout sale at Christie's 13/12/1938 Formerly W. Ridout Collection Originally thought to be Winterthur. |
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| Accession number | C.297-1938 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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