Stove tile - with the figure of Pallas Athena
| Accession Nr.: | 63.641.1 |
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| Date of production: |
mid 17th century
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| Place of production: | Germany |
| Materials: | fired clay |
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| Techniques: | covered with green lead-glaze; with sculpted decoration |
| Dimensions: |
height: 44 cm
width: 36 cm
thickness: 7,5 cm
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Rectangular shape with fluted framework. The lower frieze of foliage and fruits has a putto on each side, the middle shows the initials TSC in a cartouche. The middle field is flanked by two winged female figures. The one on the left holds a cross and the one on the right has a lamb on her knee. The middle field is arched, surmounted by an empty escutcheon of a Gorgon's head. Horns of plenty decorate the upper corners, the main figure in the middle is a woman in Roman dress and wearing helmet, with Gorgon's head shield in her left hand and a spear in her right. Beside her is the inscription: ZORN Companion piece: Inv.No.52.3770.
Literature
- Szerk.: Péter Márta: Reneszánsz és manierizmus. Az európai iparművészet korszakai. Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 1988. - Nr. 333. (Cserey Éva)
