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AN ITALIAN MAIOLICA 'A COMPENDIARO' TAZZA
FAENZA, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY, WORKSHOP OF VIRGILIOTTO CAMELLI, BLUE .AE. MARK
The basin moulded with concentric bands of shells and with bearded masks alternating with pomegranates, painted on the white ground in shades of blue and yellow, the well boss with a striding putto holding a palm frond, the border with alternate radiating flowering plants and scrolls, minor rim chips and wear, fire crack to upper curve of well boss
10½in. (26.7cm.) diam.
FAENZA, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY, WORKSHOP OF VIRGILIOTTO CAMELLI, BLUE .AE. MARK
The basin moulded with concentric bands of shells and with bearded masks alternating with pomegranates, painted on the white ground in shades of blue and yellow, the well boss with a striding putto holding a palm frond, the border with alternate radiating flowering plants and scrolls, minor rim chips and wear, fire crack to upper curve of well boss
10½in. (26.7cm.) diam.