Mafra Palissy Majolica Toad and Salamander Wall Plate

Circa 1890. 7.1ins high, 7.1ins wide, 2.4ins depth. Mafra Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features toads and salamanders.

Colouration: green, brown, ochre, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Mafra pottery. Bears a pattern number, '6'.

Condition

CONDITION: Very good. No restoration.

Minor flaking to small toad's mouth

and large salamander's nose.

KILN EFFECTS: a few specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to large toad and large salamander.

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