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Written by: Hannah ClarkeContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Furniture & Decorative Arts · Catalogue no. 802016
Urbino district 16th CenturyBroad-rimmed bowl with border of dolphins and “delphigriffs”; in the center, head of a young man
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Gallery of Art, Washington
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| Artist / Maker | Urbino district 16th Century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1520/1530 |
| Culture / Origin | Italian |
| Medium | tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) |
| Dimensions | overall (diameter): 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art |
| Type | Decorative Art |
About the Artist
Italian, 16th century Full biography →
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Image & data: National Gallery of Art, Washington · Licence: CC0.
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