Round Openwork Dish with Masks in Trefoils

Follower of Bernard Palissy, possibly Normandy

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is an intricate, circular relief with a detailed pattern resembling a Gothic rose window. The design includes several human faces or busts symmetrically placed around the piece, each nested within a clover-shaped border. Made from glazed ceramic, the sculpture features a rich color palette of deep blues, pastel greens, creamy whites, and golden yellows. The ornate piece has various floral and geometric motifs creating a complex interplay of shapes and patterns. The relief elements stand out against the flat base of the sculpture.