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Made at: Cantagalli Workshop (Florence, Italy (founded 1878))
Italian (Florence)
about 1878–79

Medium/Technique Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 38.1 cm (5 1/2 x 15 in.)
Credit Line Gift of George Washington Wales
Accession Number79.331
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPotteryEarthenware

DescriptionDeep blue ground, scrolls and genii in gray green, medallion and hair in yellow and drapery in purple. 19th century Italian revival with griffin at base of handle in blue, green, and yellow.
Marks Painted in blue enamel on bottom: profile standing rooster and "21".
ProvenanceNovember 1879, purchased by George Washington Wales from the Cantagalli workshop, Florence; gift of George Washington Wales. (Accession date: December 2, 1879)