St. John the Baptist as child
Object NamePlaque
Manufacturer
Cantagalli
(Italian, founded 1878 - unknown)
DateAfter 1878
OriginFlorence, Italy
MediumCeramic
Dimensions8 × 4 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (20.3 × 11.4 × 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Ceramics
Credit LineTransferred from the Applied Arts Department. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number97.111
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureItalian
Markings"Della Robbia" in pencil on back. Imprinted into back: "CANTAGALLI FIRENZE" and "MARCA DEPTA" with TA smaller than other letters, and a cock facing toward the right. AA sticker: "case c, shelf IV, Inv. no. 97"
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
Object Name: Plaque
Wedgwood
Possibly early 19th century
Object number: 2.8.134