Dish (coppa)

Dish (coppa) by workshop of Giovanni Maria Vasaro

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

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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...

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