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This maiolica saucer for a coffee cup was made at the Grue Workshop in Castelli in Italy between 1706 and 1753.

The saucer is painted in polychrome with three winged putti, one holding a plate, the other two supporting a shield of arms of Cardinal Don Tommaso Ruffo, Archbishop of Ferraro.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-353-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1877.20.112
• Date: 1706 - 1753
  Between 1706 and 1753
  
• Material: Earthenware
  
• Dimensions: 31 mm H x 178 mm D
  
• What:
• Subject: Ceramics : earthenware : Italy : Castelli
  
• Who: Cardinal Don Tommaso Ruffo (His shield of arms depicted)
  Grue Workshop, Castelli (Maker)
  Shandon Collection (Previous owner)
  
• Where: Italy, Castelli
  
• Event:
• Description: Maiolica saucer for a coffee cup painted in polychrome with three winged putti holding a plate and a shield of arms: Italian, Castelli, Grue Workshop, 1706 - 1753
  
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