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Dish with portrait of Lysander

CultureItalian
OriginDeruta, Umbria, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1520-1530
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, lustre, press moulded, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 9.8 x 42 cm (3 7/8 x 16 9/16 in.)
MarkingsInscription, recto: 'LISANDRO'
DescriptionDeruta lustred dish portrait of Lysander, with a bust portrait of a warrior wearing an elaborate helmet and facing to the left. There is a scroll to one side, and the rim has stylized foliage, scrollwork and acorns. The back lead glazed. It is painted in tones of inky blue and gold lustre.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.342
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
Italian Earthenware - Maiolica
Status
On view
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