Plate: Samson and the Lion
Object Name
Category
Ceramics
Date
c. 1550
Medium
tin-glazed earthenware
Credit Line
The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object Number
AGOID.29322
Location
AGO, Gallery 114 Thomson European, Central Case
Gallery Number
AGO, Gallery 114
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 cm (1 in.)
Outside: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)
Outside: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)
Signature, Inscriptions, and Markings
Inscription
In glazed image elements at top centre: N / G / D [proper sequence not known]; in glaze on verso: Il fier leon sansone / occido, e sbrana
Markings
Paper label on verso: AC / 122