Fragment: C.38-1904

Maker(s)

Unknown (Production)

Description

Fragment of the centre of a Piatto da Pompa. Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on the front and lead-glazed on the reverse. Painted in blue, yellow and orange.
Four-sided fragment with part of the footring with a suspension hole.
Part of the shoulder and head of a Turk wearing a turban and going to the left.

Notes

History note: Probably found near the Duomo in Orvieto, where acquired by the donor.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 2.2 cm
Length: 9.3 cm
Width: 7.1 cm

Place(s) associated

Deruta ⪼ Umbria ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1904) by Bosanquet, R. C.

Dating

16th century
Renaissance
Circa 1535 - 1555

School or Style

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( in blue, yellow, and orange) Reverse composed of lead-glaze Front composed of tin-glaze

Materials used in production

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular with blue border (the F like a 7 crossed)

Text: F 2
Method of creation: Inscribed in red ink
Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.38-1904
Primary reference Number: 80916
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 December 2016

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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