Title
A glazed terracotta Deruta plaque tile
Creator
Date
17th century
Description
A glazed terracotta Deruta plaque tile (Italian, 17th century) with religious scene of Christ working in a rural landscape with the Good Samaritans. The small town of Deruta in central Italy, where this tile was produced, was well known for its majolica ware.
Cultural Origin
Italian, Deruta
Medium
tin glazed earthenware
Extent
8"x 10.75"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gwendolen E. Rives, 1973.
Identifier
PSNC.4627
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