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This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic plate featuring an intricate design with concentric circles. The plate has a central motif of two hands shaking, surrounded by blue, orange, and white colors and various geometric patterns. The inner border has zigzag and triangular shapes, while the outer border alternates between blue and orange segments. The plate includes an inscription "FIL FEL" on a blue ribbon-like band. The design suggests a traditional or historical style of pottery.

Plate with clasped hands

Faenza 15th Century · Italian

late 15th/early 16th century

Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Classification
Decorative Art
Period
1401 to 1500
Image size
11178 × 11365px

Description

This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic plate featuring an intricate design with concentric circles. The plate has a central motif of two hands shaking, surrounded by blue, orange, and white colors and various geometric patterns. The inner border has zigzag and triangular shapes, while the outer border alternates between blue and orange segments. The plate includes an inscription "FIL FEL" on a blue ribbon-like band. The design suggests a traditional or historical style of pottery.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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