Plate with the Coats of Arms of the Böckhli and Christell Families of Augsburg, Germany

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Gallery 350, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

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Plate with the Coats of Arms of the Böckhli and Christell Families of Augsburg, Germany

Late 16th century

Probably workshop of the Patanazzi family (Italian (active Urbino), active late 16th–early 17th century)

This Italian maiolica plate bears the coats of arms of two well-to-do families from the city of Augsburg in southern Germany, an important trading center. Maiolica is an Italian term used to describe this kind of tin-glazed ceramic, which reached the height of its popularity during the 1400s and 1500s. Fairly inexpensive, maiolica wares were suitable for everyday use but were also sometimes made on commission for special occasions. It is likely that this plate was one of a set ordered by these prestigious German families from the Patanazzi workshop in the distant city of Urbino to celebrate a marriage.

Gallery 350, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

Object Details

Title:

Plate with the Coats of Arms of the Böckhli and Christell Families of Augsburg, Germany

Date:

Late 16th century

Artist:

Probably workshop of the Patanazzi family (Italian (active Urbino), active late 16th–early 17th century)

Medium:

Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)

Dimensions:

1 3/8 x 9 inches (3.5 x 22.9 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

125th Anniversary Acquisition. The Howard I. and Janet H. Stein Collection, 1999

Accession Number:

1999-99-11

Geography:

Made in Urbino, Italy, Europe

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Gallery 350, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

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