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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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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 38215

Creation/Production

Splini, Antonia
see biographical notes in inventory file
Role: Production
Role: Maker
Place: Ireland
Period: 2005 ca

Measurements

diam (cm): 29.6
Height (cm): 3.3
diam (in): 11
Height (in): 1

Material

Earthenware

Location

on display

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