Search	The Work of Impruneta, Il Tesoro di Santa Maria :: Cushion Tuscan Manifacture, 15th century, before 1477 :: The discovery of the sacred image of the Virgin Florentine Sculptor, Mid 15th century :: Altar trappings composed of four candleholders and a cross bearer with a cross Florentine Workshop, Before 1632 :: Antiphonary (previously called Vesperal 6) Antonio di Girolamo di Ugolino, 1538-1539. :: 1. Gradual (previously called Antiphonary I) Lippo di Benivieni, 1315-1320 ca. :: Basin and jug Tuscan Manifacture, Datable as 1711 :: Pyx Tuscan Manifacture, 16th century :: Processional cross Lorenzo Ghiberti, 1425 ca. :: Reliquary of St. Sixtus Simone Pignoni, Dated 1614 :: Pyx Cosimo Merlini, 1637 :: Pair of votive vases Tuscan Manifacture, Second quarter of the 17th century, datable as 1633 :: Pax Antonio di Salvi, 1515 :: Little cape - image cover in canvas Tuscan Manifacture, 1568 :: Chasuble Tuscan Manifacture, Early 18th century :: Series of two tunicles Tuscan Manifacture, 17th century	.:. works .:. artists Basin and jug Datable as 1711 Tuscan Manifacture Impruneta, The Treasure of Santa Maria Embossed and engraved silver; some parts cast; diam. basin 42,5cm., jug 26,5 x 12cm (max width), diam. foot 6cm. Source: Basilica of Santa Maria at Impruneta This jug and basin form a valuable set that was produced in a Florentine workshop probably in the early 18th century. The basin is formed of concentric rings with embossed spiralling turned in various directions and that alternate with smooth surfaced bands. The mixing jug has a round base that is emphasised by three smooth bands and decorated with engraved acanthus leaves. The body of the mixing jug is decorated with similar designs to the plate - acanthus leaves, plant volutes and cartouches - also placed in parallel rows. It has a smooth neck interrupted by a small ring halfway up, while the cast handle and the lip recall formal Mannerist prototypes. The decoration of both objects is close to the repertoire of the most famous Florentine artists active in the early 18th century, such as Giovan Battista Foggini, Cosimo Merlini and Bernardo Holzmann, who also worked for the Basilica of Impruneta. The set is therefore probably the same bowl and mixing jug that was donated to the Basilica on the occasion of the procession of 1711 and included in a list of gifts published by Casotti. back print
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