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Maiolica dish

Patanazzi Workshop, Urbino, c. 1585

A large dish from a spectacular maiolica service made to commemorate the marriage of Alfonso II d'Este, Duke of Ferrara in 1579. The centre of the dish features a painting of a boar hunt after an engraving by Johannes Stradanus which itself was based on a painting by Marten de Vos. A maiolica service was less expensive than silver but still prestigious, and was intended more for display than regular use.

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Title of artwork, date

Maiolica dish, c. 1585

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Tin-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

Diameter: 37 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

40000

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