Pinecone cup
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This footed cup takes the form of a large pinecone. Its shiny surface is the result of lustering, a complicated technique involving multiple firings and the application of metal oxides to the glazed earthenware. Although the brown color may seem plain at first glance, the refined yet imaginative shape and masterful use of luster make this an extraordinarily accomplished example of Renaissance maiolica.
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