Display dish with a cavalier and portrait medallions 1677

This 17th-century earthenware dish, made by English potter Ralph Toft, is a rare example of slipware decoration. The piece features a central figure, likely a cavalier, standing on a pedestal and surrounded by three circular medallions containing portraits. The intricate designs and unique style of the dish make it a significant work of English decorative art. The "Ralph Toft" inscription along the bottom of the dish confirms its attribution to the artist, who was known for his mastery of slipware techniques. The dish is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.