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Maiolica Basin

Flaminio Fontana, 1565–1575

Basin with four scenes from Roman history after designs by Taddeo and Federico Zuccaro, Urbino. The basin has a shallow three-lobed shape and the background incorporates grotesque motifs. The base is decorated with a swan design.

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Title of artwork, date

Maiolica Basin, 1565–1575

Date supported

2001

Medium and material

Tin-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

47 cm

Grant

23000

Total cost

92000

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