italian ceramics in the cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum

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Amorino Plate, possibly ca. 1600 (CH 18400411)

Amorino Plate, possibly ca. 1600 (CH 18400411)

Plate with image of blindfolded Cupid at center. Rim decorated with grotesques. Yellow dash border.

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18395815)

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18395815)

Curved, tall cup, with slightly flaring edge. Saucer curved. Figures and animals in landscape in polychrome relief on both cup and saucer. Scrolled band on base and inner edge of cup. Gold rim.

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18395815-2)

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18395815-2)

Curved, tall cup, with slightly flaring edge. Saucer curved. Figures and animals in landscape in polychrome relief on both cup and saucer. Scrolled band on base and inner edge of cup. Gold rim.

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1790–1800 (CH 18613213-2)

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1790–1800 (CH 18613213-2)

Short cylindrical cup (a) with loop handle; gray-white ground decorated with polychrome-painted oval scene showing classical ruin of building wall with arches; thin gilt border around oval; rim with underglaze ... More

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1790–1800 (CH 18704193)

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1790–1800 (CH 18704193)

Short cylindrical cup (a) with loop handle; gray-white ground decorated with underglaze-painted oval medallion showing view of walled city along riverbank; rim with underglaze blue band between two thin gilt l... More

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1790–1800 (CH 18704193-2)

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1790–1800 (CH 18704193-2)

Short cylindrical cup (a) with loop handle; gray-white ground decorated with underglaze-painted oval medallion showing view of walled city along riverbank; rim with underglaze blue band between two thin gilt l... More

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1790–1800 (CH 18704193-3)

Cup And Saucer (Italy), ca. 1790–1800 (CH 18704193-3)

Short cylindrical cup (a) with loop handle; gray-white ground decorated with underglaze-painted oval medallion showing view of walled city along riverbank; rim with underglaze blue band between two thin gilt l... More

Dish (Italy), ca. 1490–1520 (CH 18571423)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1490–1520 (CH 18571423)

Saucer-shaped, painted in center with green bird within orange and green borders and two outer borders in orange and blue.

Dish (Italy), ca. 1490–1520 (CH 18571423-2)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1490–1520 (CH 18571423-2)

Saucer-shaped, painted in center with green bird within orange and green borders and two outer borders in orange and blue.

Dish (Italy), ca. 1505 (CH 18571425)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1505 (CH 18571425)

On the raised center, a profile busy of a man dressed as a Roman emperor. The segmented border shows peacock feathers and scale ornaments, the rim shows floral designs in blue and yellow on an orange ground.

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704569)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704569)

A white oval scalloped dish with a blue ribbon border and a floral pattern within.

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704569-2)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704569-2)

A white oval scalloped dish with a blue ribbon border and a floral pattern within.

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704571)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704571)

Molded scalopped shell form with Chinese-style decorations and bow knot.

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704573)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704573)

Scalloped shell form with Chinese-style decoration and bow knot. Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public d... More

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704575)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704575)

Scalloped shell form with Chinese-style decoration and bow knot. Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public d... More

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704577)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704577)

Scalloped shell form with Chinese-style decoration and bow knot. Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public d... More

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704579)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704579)

Scalloped shell form with Chinese-style decoration and bow knot. Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public d... More

Dish (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18349993)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18349993)

Assymetrical ovoid dish with scalloped rim, scrolled at left and right; rim decorated with wide blue band between thin gilt lines; in center, oval medallion with gilt border, showing landscape with bridge exten... More

Dish (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18349993-2)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18349993-2)

Assymetrical ovoid dish with scalloped rim, scrolled at left and right; rim decorated with wide blue band between thin gilt lines; in center, oval medallion with gilt border, showing landscape with bridge exten... More

Dish (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18704191)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18704191)

Assymetrical ovoid dish with scalloped rim, scrolled at left and right; rim decorated with wide blue band between thin gilt lines; in center, oval medallion with gilt border, showing landscape with two figures ... More

Dish (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18704191-2)

Dish (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18704191-2)

Assymetrical ovoid dish with scalloped rim, scrolled at left and right; rim decorated with wide blue band between thin gilt lines; in center, oval medallion with gilt border, showing landscape with two figures ... More

Milk Jug And Lid (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18340379)

Milk Jug And Lid (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18340379)

Truncated pear form decorated with multicolor arrangement of stylized flowers and foliage. With gold line decoration on handle, spout, foot, lid, and finial.

Milk Jug And Lid (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18340379-2)

Milk Jug And Lid (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18340379-2)

Truncated pear form decorated with multicolor arrangement of stylized flowers and foliage. With gold line decoration on handle, spout, foot, lid, and finial.

Plate (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18350003)

Plate (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18350003)

Plate with pierced lattice rim and polychromed scene of Roman ruins in center.

Plate (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18350003-3)

Plate (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18350003-3)

Plate with pierced lattice rim and polychromed scene of Roman ruins in center.

Plate (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18702121)

Plate (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18702121)

Circular plate of grayish porcelain with blue band between two gilt lines around rim; gilt-bordered circular medallion in center with polychrome landscape of rock formation of arch.

Plate (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18702121-2)

Plate (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18702121-2)

Circular plate of grayish porcelain with blue band between two gilt lines around rim; gilt-bordered circular medallion in center with polychrome landscape of rock formation of arch.

Photo of Plate, ca. 1765 (CH 18340341) - Public domain dedication

Photo of Plate, ca. 1765 (CH 18340341) - Public domain dedication

Flat marly, scalloped edge. Underglaze cobalt blue decoration, overglaze red enamel and gilding. Scattered single flowers and sprays of flowers and foliage.

Sepolcro di Cecilia Metella Plate, ca. 1780 (CH 18702115)

Sepolcro di Cecilia Metella Plate, ca. 1780 (CH 18702115)

Circular plate of grayish porcelain with blue band between two gilt lines around rim; gilt-bordered circular medallion in center with polychrome ruins of Sepolcro di Cecilia Metella.

Sepolcro di Cecilia Metella Plate, ca. 1780 (CH 18702115-2)

Sepolcro di Cecilia Metella Plate, ca. 1780 (CH 18702115-2)

Circular plate of grayish porcelain with blue band between two gilt lines around rim; gilt-bordered circular medallion in center with polychrome ruins of Sepolcro di Cecilia Metella.

Serving Dish (Italy), ca. 1750 (CH 18350591)

Serving Dish (Italy), ca. 1750 (CH 18350591)

Shell form, decorated in Chinese style with carnations, in red and blue with gilt highlights, on a blue-grey glaze.

Sugar Bowl And Lid (Italy), ca. 1800 (CH 18395755)

Sugar Bowl And Lid (Italy), ca. 1800 (CH 18395755)

Four-lobed oval plan with curved walls. Four-lobed dome cover with knob shape of a hip and leaf. Blue-gray body. Bowl and cover each decorated with two oval medallions with polychromed harbor scenes and ruins. ... More

Sugar Bowl And Lid (Italy), ca. 1800 (CH 18395755-2)

Sugar Bowl And Lid (Italy), ca. 1800 (CH 18395755-2)

Four-lobed oval plan with curved walls. Four-lobed dome cover with knob shape of a hip and leaf. Blue-gray body. Bowl and cover each decorated with two oval medallions with polychromed harbor scenes and ruins. ... More

Table Centerpiece (Italy), ca. 1750–60 (CH 18622633) (cropped)

Table Centerpiece (Italy), ca. 1750–60 (CH 18622633) (cropped)

A table centerpiece formed in four sections as flowing rococo scrollwork shaded in tones of iron-red, puce, yellow, blue and green. Partially draped figures in various stances each holding a taperstick in the f... More

Table Centerpiece (Italy), ca. 1750–60 (CH 18622633)

Table Centerpiece (Italy), ca. 1750–60 (CH 18622633)

A table centerpiece formed in four sections as flowing rococo scrollwork shaded in tones of iron-red, puce, yellow, blue and green. Partially draped figures in various stances each holding a taperstick in the f... More

Table Centerpiece (Italy), ca. 1750–60 (CH 18622633-2)

Table Centerpiece (Italy), ca. 1750–60 (CH 18622633-2)

A table centerpiece formed in four sections as flowing rococo scrollwork shaded in tones of iron-red, puce, yellow, blue and green. Partially draped figures in various stances each holding a taperstick in the f... More

Table Centerpiece (Italy), ca. 1750–60 (CH 18622633-3)

Table Centerpiece (Italy), ca. 1750–60 (CH 18622633-3)

A table centerpiece formed in four sections as flowing rococo scrollwork shaded in tones of iron-red, puce, yellow, blue and green. Partially draped figures in various stances each holding a taperstick in the f... More

Table Centerpiece (Italy), ca. 1750–60 (CH 18622633-4)

Table Centerpiece (Italy), ca. 1750–60 (CH 18622633-4)

A table centerpiece formed in four sections as flowing rococo scrollwork shaded in tones of iron-red, puce, yellow, blue and green. Partially draped figures in various stances each holding a taperstick in the f... More

Teapot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18340329)

Teapot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18340329)

Globular teapot with vine form handle extending onto the body of the teapot with applied grapes and leaves. The sides are decorated with Imari style trailing flowers below, a blue scalloped border at top. The ... More

Teapot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18340329-2)

Teapot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18340329-2)

Globular teapot with vine form handle extending onto the body of the teapot with applied grapes and leaves. The sides are decorated with Imari style trailing flowers below, a blue scalloped border at top. The ... More

Teapot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1775 (CH 18340283)

Teapot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1775 (CH 18340283)

Pear form with sea serpent form spout and C-scroll handle. In predominantly manganese palette with blue accents. One side with a landscape scene with a couple; the young man with a bird and birdcage surrounde... More

Teapot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1775 (CH 18340283-2)

Teapot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1775 (CH 18340283-2)

Pear form with sea serpent form spout and C-scroll handle. In predominantly manganese palette with blue accents. One side with a landscape scene with a couple; the young man with a bird and birdcage surrounde... More

Tempio dell'Isola di File Plate, ca. 1780 (CH 18702119-2)

Tempio dell'Isola di File Plate, ca. 1780 (CH 18702119-2)

Circular plate of grayish porcelain with blue band between two gilt lines around rim; gilt-bordered circular medallion in center with polychrome ruins of Tempio dell'Isola di File.

Tile Panel (Italy), late 18th century (CH 18330569)

Tile Panel (Italy), late 18th century (CH 18330569)

This eighteenth century scenic panel composed of fifteen tiles is a virtuoso effort in scenic trompe-l’oeil. The design places the viewer on a curtained balcony overlooking a landscape. Colorful faux marble col... More

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-7)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-7)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tomba de Virgilio (Virgil's Tomb) Plate, ca. 1800–20 (CH 18350007)

Tomba de Virgilio (Virgil's Tomb) Plate, ca. 1800–20 (CH 18350007)

Plate with blue and gold border. At center of well, depiction of two figures in Roman ruins landscape with sea in background.

Villa Borghese Plate, ca. 1780 (CH 18702117)

Villa Borghese Plate, ca. 1780 (CH 18702117)

Circular plate of grayish porcelain with blue band between two gilt lines around rim; gilt-bordered circular medallion in center with polychrome ruins of Villa Borghese.

Tile Panel (Italy), 1775–1800 (CH 18330567)

Tile Panel (Italy), 1775–1800 (CH 18330567)

This eighteenth century scenic panel composed of fifteen tiles is a virtuoso effort in scenic trompe-l’oeil. The design places the viewer on a curtained balcony overlooking a port. Colorful faux marble columns... More

Coffeepot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18340305-2)

Coffeepot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18340305-2)

Pear form body decorated in manganese palette over white glaze with sprigs of flowers. C-scroll handle with back scroll terminal. On the side, a female classical caryatid figure with basket of fruit on her he... More

Coffeepot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18340305)

Coffeepot And Lid (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18340305)

Pear form body decorated in manganese palette over white glaze with sprigs of flowers. C-scroll handle with back scroll terminal. On the side, a female classical caryatid figure with basket of fruit on her he... More

Tile (Italy), mid-18th century (CH 18340797)

Tile (Italy), mid-18th century (CH 18340797)

Cream-colored clay slightly corrugated on reverse. White glaze, of which traces are shown on reverse. Decorated with figure of a man carrying a basket, wearing a Chinesque cap.

Tile (Italy), mid-18th century (CH 18340795)

Tile (Italy), mid-18th century (CH 18340795)

Cream-colored clay slightly corrugated on reverse. White glaze, of which traces are shown on reverse. Decorated with figure of a woman in pink skirt, green kerchief and orange jacket, in style of Watteau's pas... More

Coppa Plate, 1526 (CH 18446101)

Coppa Plate, 1526 (CH 18446101)

Maiolica dish with image of a man with a hat playing a violin in a landscape with a yellow sky. Iridescent overglaze luster.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-17)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-17)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-18)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-18)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-3)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-3)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-6)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-6)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-5)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-5)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-11)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-11)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-19)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-19)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-4)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-4)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-9)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-9)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-10)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-10)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-14)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-14)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-8)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-8)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-12)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-12)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-15)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-15)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-13)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-13)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-16)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-16)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-21)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-21)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-20)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-20)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-2)

Tiles (Italy), early 19th century (CH 18464365-2)

Letters i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,u,v make an image of two griffins attacking a stag.