Dish with scene of the Fall of Jericho
ArtistAttributed to the Workshop of
Orazio Fontana
(Italian, died 1571)
CultureItalian
OriginUrbino, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1550
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 4.5 x 32.7 cm (1 3/4 x 12 7/8 in.)
MarkingsInscribed on back 'larca del patto'
DescriptionAn Urbino Istoriato dish from the Fontana Workshop, decorated with the procession of the Israelites carrying the Arc of the Covenant around the call of Jericho.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.397
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
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