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Dish: Silvaggia Diva

Designer Giorgio Andreoli (Italian, born ca. 1465-1470, died 1555)
Place of OriginItaly, Gubbio and Castel Durante
Date1531
Dimensions1 1/4 × 9 3/4 in. (3.2 × 24.8 cm)
MediumTin-glazed earthenware, known as maiolica; made at Castel Durante and decorated at Gubbio
ClassificationCeramics
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number
1939.489
On View
Toledo Museum of Art (2445 Monroe Street), Gallery, 19
DescriptionPortrait in center with scroll titled"Silvaggia Diva"
Published ReferencesPublished by Ballardi, in Corpus Della Majolica Italiana, Pl. 218, where the date is given erroneously as 1530.
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late 15th century
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about 1510
Tile
1494
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about 1550-1560
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about 1535-1540
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early 18th century

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