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Made by: Francesco Antonio Saverio Grue (Italian, 1686–1746)
Italian (Castelli)
early 18th century
Object Place: Castelli majolica
Medium/Technique
Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: D. 5"
Credit Line
Bequest of R. Thornton Wilson in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson
Accession Number1983.56
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionScalloped rim, white majolica, decorated with blue and puce flowers and two men, one sitting on a chest, smoking and holding a pair of pliers. On back, mark of Grue: Francesco-Antonio, Anastasio, Aurelio and Liborio; sons of Carlantonio Grue.
Marks
On back with mark of Grue.