8 Plate with Soderini arms. Valencia (Manises), early fifteenth century.
Tin-glazed earthenware, Diam: 20 cm (8 in.). London, British Museum.
Photo: © The British Museum. According to the inventory of his
estate, Giovanni Soderini kept elegant plates like this one in his study,
indicating that he considered such Hispano-Moresque maiolica, together
with his other precious and edifying objects, worthy of admiration. He
might have also used these plates for the occasional special meal.
9 Circle of Francesco Granacci (active in Florence, 1469-1543), possibly
Bartolomeo di Giovanni. The Lapiths and the Centaurs (detail), late
fifteenth century. Cassone panel. Wiltshire, England, Longleat. A lavish
display of metalwork appears on the credenza behind the dinner table.
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