Workshop of Maestro Giorgio Andreoli of Gubbio Italian 16th Century Italian Plate with border of palmettes and scrollwork; in the center, a shield of arms and the initials A.F., 1526 tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica), diameter: 30.6 cm (12 in.) Widener Collection 1942.9.335

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Conservation Notes

The plate, which has warped slightly in the kiln, is of earthenware, covered front and back with a speckled off-white tin glaze of pinkish gray tone, with some pitting on the reverse. The painting is in blue, green, and brownish black, with golden and red luster. The reverse has a molded ridge at the edge. There are two kiln scars close together beneath the broad rim. The inner and outer edges of the rim are worn.

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