Rectangular pottery plaque, one of a series depicting miraculous appearances of the Virgin Mary, majolica, made at Deruta, Umbria, Italy, 1760 to 1800
Earthenware votive plaque with maiolica glaze, depicts an ill woman and a miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary and Child. A product of the Deruta potteries, Italy, 1760-1800. It was placed as a votive offering in the Church of Saint Maria di Bagni, Deruta, a province of Umbria, in Italy. The letters P.G.R. stand for Per Grazia Ricevuta (By Grace Received).
Details
- Category:
- Medical Ceramic-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A657837
- Materials:
- earthenware (tin-glazed)
- Measurements:
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overall: 382 mm x 523 mm x 36 mm,
- type:
- votive offerings and plaques
