Dish 17th century

This 17th-century dish by Bernard Palissy, a renowned French potter, is a stunning example of Renaissance-era ceramic artistry. The dish features a circular form with a central, glazed well and intricate openwork design featuring a series of interlacing, stylized foliage motifs. The decoration is enhanced by a range of polychrome glazes, creating a vibrant, textured surface, typical of Palissy's work. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Palissy's skill in creating realistic natural forms and the masterful use of color in his work.