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Torn in Two
Dish, earthenware with matt cream-coloured glaze, circular, rounded foot ring, curved sides; transfer-printed decoration comprising a detail reproduced in reverse from Bernardino Luini's 'Virgin and Sleeping Child with Three Angels', the image torn in two overlaid with Greek script from a personal letter and three wooden clothes pegs.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 38215
Acquisition
Gift, 25/5/2006
Given by Antonia Splini
Measurements
diam
(cm): 29.6
Height
(cm): 3.3
diam
(in): 11
Height
(in): 1
Techniques
slip-cast
forming
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
transfer-printed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
earthenware
Location
Front Hall, South Balcony
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