Large Hand Painted Majolica Plate, 1900s

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A striking 20th-century wall plate in thick, glazed earthenware (majolica), attributed to Italian ceramic craftsmanship. Decorated entirely by hand in … Read more A striking 20th-century wall plate in thick, glazed earthenware (majolica), attributed to Italian ceramic craftsmanship. Decorated entirely by hand in the classic monochrome cobalt blue on a white background, it depicts a rural landscape with imposing, stylized architecture and trees in the center, framed by a woven ribbon border. The glazed back retains an old catalog number in red paint. It is in excellent overall condition, with a solid, intact structure and scattered, natural glaze losses along the perimeter, attesting to its historic origin and genuine use.

Technical Details:

Type: Large decorative wall plate / Art ceramic

Origin / Manufacturer: Attributable to Italian artisanal manufacturing

Period: Attributable to the 20th century (Vintage)

Subject and Style: Traditional "Blue and White" ceramic / Country landscape with architecture and vegetation in the center, woven ribbon border

Materials: Glazed terracotta (majolica), hand-painted in cobalt blue

Dimensions: Height 4.5 cm | Diameter 44.5 cm

Condition: Very good overall condition; solid and intact terracotta structure, with some natural wear and loss of glaze on the vintage edge, back with old red numbering.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and carefully photographed, highlighting every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

Shipping is handled professionally and well-protected with insured shipping. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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