Dish with the Bust of Young Woman and the Initials "G E"
Artist
Unknown, Italian
DateFirst half of the 16th century
CultureItalian; Deruta
MediumMaiolica (tin-glazed earthenware)
ClassificationCeramics
Credit LineBequest of John Ringling, 1936
Object numberSN7044
This dish celebrates life in the person of a beautiful young woman with the unexplained initials G.E. Although her features are stereotypical, the real woman who had these initials no doubt existed. Perhaps this plate was made to commemorate a marriage.
On View
On viewLocation
DimensionsDIAMETER: 16 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (41.9 x 8.9 cm)- Museum of Art, Gallery 05
First half of the 16th century
Unknown, Italian
First quarter of the 16th century
First quarter of the 15th century
