Torn in Two
Splini, Antonia
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Dish, earthenware with matt cream-coloured glaze, circular, rounded foot ring, curved sides; transfer-printed decoration comprising a detail reproduced in reverse from Bernardino Luini's 'Virgin and Sleeping Child with Three Angels', the image torn in two overlaid with Greek script from a personal letter and three wooden clothes pegs.
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Copyright statement provided by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
Details
Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 38215
Creation/Production
Splini, Antonia
Date: 2005 ca
Acquisition
Gift, 25/5/2006
Given by Antonia Splini
Techniques
Slip-cast
Forming
Applied Art
Glazed
Decoration
Applied Art
Transfer-printed
Decoration
Applied Art
Material
Earthenware
Location
on display
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