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This plate is an example of incised slipware—a technique in which clay was coated with a pale-colored slip and decorated by scratching away part of the slip to reveal the darker body beneath. Although produced in the same kilns as maiolica, slipware did not require the additional expense of importing tin.
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142296
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Plate with a Portrait of a Gentleman
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142296
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object
title
Plate with a Portrait of a Gentleman
description
This plate is an example of incised slipware—a technique in which clay was coated with a pale-colored slip and decorated by scratching away part of the slip to reveal the darker body beneath. Although produced in the same kilns as maiolica, slipware did not require the additional expense of importing tin.
date
c. 1500–1510
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en
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Q60745826
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Ceramic
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dimensionsRaw
Diameter: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)
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Italy, Ferrara, early 16th Century
accession
1966.128
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red earthenware, incised slipware
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Plate with a Portrait of a Gentleman, c. 1500–1510. Italy, Ferrara, early 16th Century. Red earthenware, incised slipware; diameter: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Damiron, 1966.128
collection
Decorative Arts
didYouKnow
Incised slipware is an ancient technique of decorating ceramics that dates back to the Tang dynasty in China (618-907).
citations
citation
Carter, Ben. <em>The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors : Techniques, Recipes, and Inspiration for Low-Temperature Firing with Big Results</em>. Beverly, MA, USA: Quarry, 2024.
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Reproduced: p. 43
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Damiron
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2026-05-29 07:17:44.010000
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142296
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Decorative Art and Design
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Decorative Arts
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red earthenware, incised slipware
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