Italian Renaissance maiolica dish Virgiliotto Calamelli, Faenza. 16th century

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£3350

Dated: 1575 Faenza Italy

Circular Renaissance pottery dish with elaborate blue scrolling decoration, the center panel with a ducal armorial in polychrome colours of a Cardinal. The reverse of the piece bears the initials of the master maiolica potter Virgiliotto Calamelli his famous workshop located in Faenza Italy. Calamelli's workshop was renown for producing a high quality resilient reflective white glaze " bianca di Faenza".

Diameter: 10.25 inches

Current Condition: Some chips at rim, unrestored historical condition.

£3350    $4522

Description

Circular Renaissance pottery dish with elaborate blue scrolling decoration, the center panel with a ducal armorial in polychrome colours of a Cardinal. The reverse of the piece bears the initials of the master maiolica potter Virgiliotto Calamelli his famous workshop located in Faenza Italy.
Calamelli’s workshop was renown for producing a high quality resilient reflective white glaze ” bianca di Faenza”.