Dovizia, c. 1520, Giovanni della Robbia, Italian, 1469-1529/1530, 27 1/4 x 14 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (69.2 x 37.5 x 21.0 cm), Glazed terracotta, polychromed, Italy, 16th century, Since ancient times, a female figure carrying fruit has personified abundance or wealth (dovizia in Italian). This colorful ceramic statuette is based on a famous Renaissance sculpture by Donatello (1386-1466) that once towered over the market square in Florence. Donatellos Dovizia advertised agricultural products while celebrating the ideal of public prosperity through trade. Della Robbias small version, meant for a private home, embodies the idea of happy family life as well as wealth. The inscription turns a verse from the Psalms of David into a blessing: GLORIA ET DIVITIAE IN DOMO TVA (Honor and wealth shall be in your home).

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Dovizia, c. 1520, Giovanni della Robbia, Italian, 1469-1529/1530, 27 1/4 x 14 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (69.2 x 37.5 x 21.0 cm), Glazed terracotta, polychromed, Italy, 16th century, Since ancient times, a female figure carrying fruit has personified abundance or wealth (dovizia in Italian). This colorful ceramic statuette is based on a famous Renaissance sculpture by Donatello (1386-1466) that once towered over the market square in Florence. Donatellos Dovizia advertised agricultural products while celebrating the ideal of public prosperity through trade. Della Robbias small version, meant for a private home, embodies the idea of happy family life as well as wealth. The inscription turns a verse from the Psalms of David into a blessing: GLORIA ET DIVITIAE IN DOMO TVA (Honor and wealth shall be in your home).

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