Charger c. 1680

This charger, made in Italy circa 1680, features a vibrant floral design painted in blue, yellow, green, and brown on a white ground. The stylized flowers and leaves are arranged in a symmetrical pattern that radiates from the center of the plate. A broad yellow and blue stripe runs around the rim. This type of tin-glazed earthenware, also known as majolica, was popular for its bright colors and decorative motifs. The charger, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, would have been used to serve food during meals.