Plate with border of rounded hills within pointed arches with flowers between them; in the center, a wading bird between stylized plants

Deruta or Possibly Gubbio 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic plate with a bird motif surrounded by floral patterns. The central part of the plate features an illustration of a bird amidst branches and flowers on a light blue background, all encased in a red circular border. The surrounding design consists of radiating triangular shapes colored in shades of ochre with blue accents, interspersed with clusters that resemble grains. The outer rim of the plate is adorned with red flowers against ochre and cream tones, while the plate rests against an olive green background.