1980s End of Century Italian Urbino Style Maiolica Centerpiece Bowl

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Antiques & Decorative Art / Ceramics & Porcelain

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Italian Urbino style maiolica centrepiece

DESCRIPTION

It is of … Read more CATEGORY

Antiques & Decorative Art / Ceramics & Porcelain

GUARANTEE LINE

Italian Urbino style maiolica centrepiece

DESCRIPTION

It is of trefoil form with snake handles painted in a typical palette with classical figures, painted mark 'Made in Italy.'

DATE

c. Late 20th century

NOTES

Maiolica is a technique developed in Italy in the 14th century where a terracotta body is covered by a glaze that includes tin oxide to give an opaque white ground. This technique was originally used to imitate Chinese porcelain before the secret of the method of making porcelain was discovered. During the 15th and 16th centuries, this opaque white ground then allowed the Italian potters to produce extravagant painted Renaissance-style designs in the manner of the great artists of the day. These pieces have become extremely collectible, and so have been reproduced since the latter part of the 19th century.

DIMENSIONS

Height 5.25 inch; Width 12.5 inch; Depth 2.5 inch See less