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Pilgrim Bottle
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During the Italian Renaissance of the 1400s and 1500s, nobles and merchants eager to express their wealth and sophistication ordered ceramics for dining, display, and storage. Known as<em> maiolica</em>, because it resembled the brightly colored ceramics from the Mediterranean island of Majorca, these ceramic vessels were covered with a tin glaze that provided an opaque white surface on which colorful decoration could be painted.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Papal States, Faenza |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1540 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Papal States, Faenza |
| Medium | tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 34.6 x 19.4 x 12.4 cm (13 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 4 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
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