Large Italian Istoriato Majolica Charger, Triumph of Bacchus

Probably 19th century, hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware dish in the Urbino style, unsigned, the 24-inch footed round charger depicting a Bacchanalian procession celebrating Bacchus (Dionysus) at far left in a chariot attended by ecstatic putti, satyrs, and revelers holding grapes and instruments.

24 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.

Private Collection, Bethania, North Carolina

Some scattered light crazing; rim edge with some uneven areas, none showing fluorescence under UV light; foot rim with some glaze chips and roughness.