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This maiolica dish was made at the Alfonso Patanazzi workshop in Urbino in Italy in the early 17th century.

The dish is decorated in polychrome with St George and the Dragon. In the background to the left, a princess runs towards the shelter of a tree.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-022-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1871.7.4
• Date: Early 17th century
  
• Material: Earthenware
  
• Dimensions: 70 mm H x 290 mm D
  
• What:
• Subject: Ceramics : earthenware : Italy : Urbino
  
• Who: Alfonso Patanazzi workshop, Urbino (Maker)
  St George and the dragon (Depicted)
  
• Where: Italy, Urbino
  
• Event:
• Description: Maiolica dish decorated in polychrome with St George and the Dragon: Italian, Urbino, Alfonso Patanazzi workshop, early 17th century
  
• References:
  • Curnow, Celia, Italian Maiolica in the National Museums of Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1992 
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