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Description
A very charming and extremely unusual piece of Folk Art
Made of terracotta redware with majolica glaze, additionally enhanced by …
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A very charming and extremely unusual piece of Folk Art
Made of terracotta redware with majolica glaze, additionally enhanced by hand with enamel paints
It features quite a whimsical scene, a mermaid under a pine tree
Two song birds and a white dotted red mushroom add more romance and charm to the forest scenery
Possibly meant to be used as a pin or pocket coins tray, or just for decoration
Some underglaze text is partially visible at the green floor "...castle", most likely a souvenir
Circa early 1900's, possibly German
Measurements: Approximately 6.75" long x 5" tall x 3.5" deep
It weighs 1 lb.
Condition: Good overall. Great weathered appearance. The overglaze paint is instable and has losses (especially the red paint). Some flakes to the glaze here and there, as pictured. Please see photos. All original.
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- Dimensions
- 6.75ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Rustic European
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Forest Green
- Condition Notes
- Good overall. Great weathered appearance. The overglaze paint is instable and has losses (especially the red paint). Some flakes to … moreGood overall. Great weathered appearance. The overglaze paint is instable and has losses (especially the red paint). Some flakes to the glaze here and there, as pictured. Please see photos. All original. less
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