Dish 1555 - 1570

This 16th-century tin-glazed earthenware dish, known as maiolica, features a central image of a laurel-crowned man against a yellow background. The central figure is surrounded by a border of elaborate blue and yellow designs, reminiscent of classical architectural elements. The dish was made in Italy by Eleucadio Solombrino, whose works exemplify the decorative style of Italian Renaissance pottery. The Dish is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.