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Storage Jar (Vaso a Palla)
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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 | Domenego da Venezia |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1560–80 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Venice |
| Medium | tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) |
| Dimensions | Average: 25.4 cm (10 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
Domenego da Venezia (Italian) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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