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This is a colorful, decorative plate. The center of the plate features a coat of arms in vibrant tones of gold and deep blue, with the outline of a black bird. The shield is against a green and blue landscape, circled by a thick mustard-yellow border. The wide rim of the plate is adorned with green leaves, floral patterns, and curling scrollwork in blue, red, and yellow hues. There is the repeating image of the head of a creature with curled lips and fangs that tapers into a thin, intertwining body.

Plate with border of foliate scrollwork with dolphin heads and cornucopias; in the center, shield of arms of Vigerio of Savona

Italian 16th Century · Italian

1524

Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Classification
Decorative Art
Period
1501 to 1550
Image size
5641 × 5624px

Description

This is a colorful, decorative plate. The center of the plate features a coat of arms in vibrant tones of gold and deep blue, with the outline of a black bird. The shield is against a green and blue landscape, circled by a thick mustard-yellow border. The wide rim of the plate is adorned with green leaves, floral patterns, and curling scrollwork in blue, red, and yellow hues. There is the repeating image of the head of a creature with curled lips and fangs that tapers into a thin, intertwining body.

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