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Basin with the arms of Spannocchi

Unknown artist, c. 1480–1500

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This deep dish has a central boss intended to support a ewer. It is moulded with relief ornament of crosses and radiating panels, and decorated in brilliant metallic lustre with an interlocking pattern of dense miniaturised leaf motifs. In the centre is a shield of arms, Piccolomini impaling Spannocchi (both of Siena). From the end of the 14th century, Italian merchants active in Valencia organised commissions for the rich merchant families of Tuscany.

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Title of artwork, date

Basin with the arms of Spannocchi, c. 1480–1500

Date supported

2004

Medium and material

Tin-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

Diameter: 48.1 cm

Grant

8000

Total cost

10000

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