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