Antique Cup, Deruta Majolica With Cupid Decor, 17th Century

ANTIQUE BOWL, DERUTA MAJOLICA WITH CUPID DECORATION, 17TH CENTURY

Artist:Deruta Majolica

Deruta Majolica Dish, 17th century, formerly part of a serving platter on a pedestal.
It features a design of fantastical animals arranged in semicircles, separated by an imaginary floral motif.
In the center, within a medallion, appears a figure of love: Eros or Cupid in a landscape.
Each register is separated by yellow hatched borders that are also found on the rim of the dish.
On the reverse, circular marks can be seen in the glaze, as well as the clay itself in the center.
One can assume that this large platter was intended to become a tazza or to be placed on a pedestal.
In fact, it is likely an old tazza that is missing its pedestal.
The overall condition is good despite a few chips.
A very beautiful and decorative dish.

Dimensions: 25.5 cm

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