Decorative arts
Polychromed Maiolica Footed Bowl
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- Date
- Second half of the 16th century
- Accession number
- 2010.6.2
- Maker
- Unknown, Italian (Faenza), 16th Century(Opens in new tab) (Italian, 1500–1599)
- Dimensions
- height: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm.) diameter: 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm.)
- Medium
- tin-glazed earthenware
- Description
- This molded bowl is referred to as a crespina, from the Italian for "wrinkled," given its uneven form.
- Credit
- The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of MaryLou Boone
- Department
- European Art
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