Mid 20th Century Large Plate – Italian Majolica Elephant & Jungle Relief

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A stunning Italian ceramic charger featuring an exquisitely detailed relief border of white elephants with golden howdahs moving through a … Read more A stunning Italian ceramic charger featuring an exquisitely detailed relief border of white elephants with golden howdahs moving through a lush tropical jungle of sculpted palm fronds and exotic foliage, all glazed in a gorgeous soft sage green with gilded accents. The plain white well at the center allows the richly sculptural border to command full attention. Marked on the reverse: Cabaro, Made in Italy. Exceptional decorative tableware that transcends the table.

Time Period: c. 1960s–1970s

Origin: Italy — marked Carraro, Made in Italy

Design Style: Italian Majolica / Tropical / Orientalist

Condition: Very good — glaze vivid and intact; no chips or losses; minor wear to base consistent with age

Provenance: Italian ceramic studios produced some of the finest relief-decorated majolica of the mid-20th century, with the elephant and jungle motif reflecting the sustained Orientalist influence on European decorative arts. The combination of sculptural white relief, sage green ground, and gilded detail is consistent with the high-quality Italian export ware produced for the luxury tabletop market. Pieces by Cabaro are sought after for their exceptional modeling and color.

Collection: La Tropicana by DĒSSO-CŪRATED


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