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Wine cooler with A Pageant Battle with Elephants

Workshop of the Fontana family Italian
ca. 1562–75
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 503
Coolers were set near the table on a credenza or sideboard, visible to diners and within easy reach of servants. They are designed to be viewed from any side, but especially from above when empty. When not in use, coolers remained in place to convey the owner’s refined taste and, due to the relatively inexpensive medium, personal modesty.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Wine cooler with A Pageant Battle with Elephants
  • Maker: Workshop of the Fontana family (Italian, active ca. 1553–80)
  • Date: ca. 1562–75
  • Culture: Italian, Urbino
  • Medium: Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware)
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 12 7/8 × 23 1/2 × 23 1/2 in. (32.7 × 59.7 × 59.7 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
  • Object Number: 32.100.362
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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