made at Deruta, Italy
This maiolica dish was made at Deruta in Italy between around 1510 and 1540.
The dish is painted with a portrait of Roman general, Scipio Africanus, wearing an ornate classical helmet which has an eagle's beak for a visor. There are repeated imbricated and floral designs on the border. The scrolling banner is inscribed 'SEPI ONEAFRICO'.
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