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Charger with the crucifixion

CultureItalian
OriginVenice, The Veneto, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1540-1600
MediumEarthenware, white slip, lead glaze, blue oxides, green oxides, ochre oxides, and thrown (maiolica).
DimensionsOverall: 7 × 37 cm (2 3/4 × 14 9/16 in.)
MarkingsNone; inscription on banner 'Inri'
DescriptionA rare Northern Italian 'Sgraffiato' dish decorated in the centre with the Crucifixion, showing Christ on the cross in the centre between the two thieves. The border has a band of leaf scrolls, painted in blue, green, and ochre.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.371
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
Italian Earthenware - Maiolica
Status
On view
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