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Tondino with Leda and the Swan and the Arms of Medici Impaling Pucci

Artist (Italian, died 1571)
CultureItalian
OriginUrbino, The Marches, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1531-1544
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOverall: 3.8 x 19.5 cm (1 1/2 x 7 11/16 in.)
MarkingsInscribed on the reverse, Giove converso in cygno
DescriptionAn Urbino Istoriato dish (Tondino) from the Pucci/Medici service, painted by Orazio Fontana with the arms of Medici impaling Pucci. It is ensigned with a cardinal's hat, and the story of Leda and the Swan who appear together on the left. There is a small child on the right, Jupiter in the clouds above, and in the background there is a river flowing past a city.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.388
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
Italian Earthenware - Maiolica
Status
On view
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