Lustred Maiolica Dish (Tondino)
Lustred Maiolica Dish (Tondino)
Place of OriginItaly, Umbria, Gubbio
Dateabout 1520-25
DimensionsDiam: 11 in.
MediumTin-glazed earthenware, known as maiolica; decorated with luster glaze at Gubbio
ClassificationCeramics
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1942.19
On View
Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion (2444 Monroe Street), Glass Pavilion Gallery, 4
DescriptionDecorated in blue and ruby luster on golden field. Mask in center, two winged human-headed monsters at sides
Comparative ReferencesSee also O. Von Falke, Catalogue of the Zschille Collection 1899, No. 88, fig. 8. See also Sale Catalog June 1, 1899, lot 88, p. 20. Rackham Catalogue of Beit Collection Illus. pl. 19b.
about 1515
late 15th century
about 1535-1540
about 1450-70
about 1370
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