Earthenware votive plaque with maiolica glaze

Made:
1760-1800 in Italy

Earthenware votive plaque with maiolica glaze, depicts woman sick in bed attended by woman and priest. Also Virgin and Child motif, product of Deruta potteries, Italian, 1760-1800

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657841
Materials:
earthenware (tin-glazed)
Measurements:
overall: 252 mm x 328 mm x 35 mm, 2.68 kg
type:
plaques
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust