Semi-Circular Design of Battle of Sea Gods with Border of Sea Creatures

Anonymous, Italian, late 16th century Italian
 Related to Giovanni Andrea Maglioli Italian

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Semi-circular design for the decoration of a round plate or vessel. In the center, a circular compartment has been left blank. It is surrounded by two borders. The inner border is wider and shows a nautical landscape containing three small scenes with sea centaurs. The outer border shows various kinds of fantastical sea creatures.

Semi-Circular Design of Battle of Sea Gods with Border of Sea Creatures, Anonymous, Italian, late 16th century, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk

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Semi-Circular Design of Battle of Sea Gods with Border of Sea Creatures, Anonymous, Italian, late 16th century, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk
Semi-Circular Design of Battle of Sea Gods with Border of Sea Creatures, Anonymous, Italian, late 16th century, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk

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