Dish Depicting Achelous and Theseus 1545 - 1575

This 16th-century tin-glazed earthenware dish, known as "Dish Depicting Achelous and Theseus", was crafted by Maestro Domenego da Venezia. The dish's center depicts a banquet scene featuring the mythical figures of Achelous and Theseus. It is decorated with a border of various mythological figures and scenes. It was likely used as a decorative element or part of a larger collection of tableware. The dish, which measures 2 1/2 x 15 5/8 inches, is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.