Commemorative jar (1 of 2)

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This commemorative maiolica jar, probably a betrothal jar, was made at Deruta in Italy in the late 15th or early 16th century.

The jar is painted in blue and yellow-brown with conventional borders. It is inscribed with the names of the betrothed - on this side 'PANTASTLEA', on the other 'ANGUIRSINA'.

The jar has been extensively repainted and it is possible that the untraceable name 'Anguirsina' should read 'Andreana'.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-110-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1970.263
• Date: Late 15th - early 16th cent
  Late 15th or early 16th century
  
• Material: Earthenware. Inscription: PANTSA(I or T?)LEA; ANGUIRSINA
  Jar, commemorative
  
• Dimensions: 260 mm H x 296 mm D
  
• What: Jar, commemorative
  
• Subject: Ceramics : earthenware : Italy : Siena
  
• Who: American Art Association (Previous owner)
  Gherardesca Collection (Previous owner)
  Serra Collection (Previous owner)
  Stefano Bardini Collection (Previous owner)
  
• Where: Italy, Deruta
  
• Event:
• Description: Commemorative maiolica jar painted in blue and yellow-brown with conventional borders and inscribed "PANTAS(I or T?)LEA" and "ANGUIRSINA": Italian, Deruta, late 15th - early 16th century
  
• References:
  • Curnow, Celia, Italian Maiolica in the National Museums of Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1992 
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