Dish (one of a pair) 1745 - 1755

This 18th-century oval dish, titled “Dish (one of a pair)” by Felice Clerici, is a delightful example of Italian maiolica. The dish is decorated with a scene of a man in a red cloak walking through a verdant landscape with a staff, framed by two trees and flying birds. The delicate brushwork and vibrant colors of the scene, characteristic of Clerici's style, add to the charm of this decorative object. The dish, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the artistry of Italian pottery during this period.