Dish (coppa)
ca. 1510–20
Medium
Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware)
Dimensions
Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Pottery
Culture
Italian, Castel Durante
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.1018
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant *Dish (coppa)*, produced in the workshop of Giovanni Maria Vasaro 1510–20, exemplifies the Renaissance mastery of maiolica from Castel Durante, a thriving center of Italian ceramics in the Marche region (now Urbania). Measuring 8 3/4 inches in diameter, this tin-glazed earthenware was crafted for both practical use and display, reflecting the period's blend of utility and artistry. Vasaro's workshop contributed to Castel Durante's reputation for high-quality pottery, rivaling urban centers like Deruta and Gubbio. Maiolica's tin glaze created a brilliant white surface ideal for vi...