Tazza 1525 - 1545

"Tazza" (1525-1545) is a tin-glazed earthenware platter, or tazza, by Italian Renaissance artist Maestro Giorgio Andreoli (1500-1550). It depicts a scene with a central fire altar, a woman, a man, and a goat in the foreground, while a cityscape and mountain range can be seen in the background. The plate is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and was likely used for serving food in the 16th century.