Fornasetti Atelier Ceramic Calendar Plate for 2021- Skyscrapers With Original Box

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Fornasetti Atelier Porcelain Calendar Plate (2021)

Design: "Skyscrapers"

Edition: No. 239 of 850

Condition: Includes original box

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Design: "Skyscrapers"

Edition: No. 239 of 850

Condition: Includes original box

This plate is the 2021 release from the Fornasetti calendar plate series, an annual tradition since 1968. Each year, a new limited edition plate is issued.

The design on this black and white plate with gold details features a cityscape of skyscrapers, with monthly calendars displayed on the buildings in the foreground. Across the bottom, the phrase "Happy Holidays" is written in several languages. A large tortoise is shown walking from right to left. The tortoise and numerous widows in gold.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 9.25 inches

Height: 1 inch

Symbolism:

The tortoise is a symbol with meanings relevant to a new year:

Longevity and Endurance: Tortoises are known for their long lives.

Stability and Protection: The shell represents security. In Feng Shui, the Black Tortoise is a symbol of support for the home and family.

Perseverance and Steady Progress: The tortoise's slow, consistent pace symbolizes setting and working towards goals.

Wisdom and Knowledge: Long life is often associated with wisdom.

New Beginnings: In some Eastern cultures, the tortoise is a symbol of good fortune and moving forward into the new year. For example, in Thailand, it represents progress because it only moves forward, while in Japan, the mythical minogame tortoise symbolizes longevity and happiness.

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