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A terra cotta planter forms the body of a mosaic collage comprised mostly of 19th century European porcelain and ceramic … Read more A terra cotta planter forms the body of a mosaic collage comprised mostly of 19th century European porcelain and ceramic china fragments in the style known as "picasiette" from "pique assiette" which translates to "stolen from plate." This large example is paired with a substantial solid cherry wood Asian base. Purchased in the 90's from Indigo Seas on Robertson Blvd. in Los Angeles, the boutique owned and curated by Lynn von Kersting, owner and designer of the Ivy Restaurant nextdoor and named "one of the 25 best boutiques in the world" by "Harper's Bazaar." Overall height is 15" x 11" diameter. Aperature at top is 5.75", bottom is 8.5" diameter, height without base is 12". Urn is impervious to the elements and can serve as garden decor without the wood base which is only for indoors. See less
- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 11ʺD × 15ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Terra Cotta
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Terra Cotta
- Condition Notes
- All imperfections intrinsic to hand-made piece of its age and desirable. Structurally sound. All imperfections intrinsic to hand-made piece of its age and desirable. Structurally sound. less
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