Mafra Palissy Majolica Toad, Salamander and Tortoise Plate

Circa 1890. 7.3ins high, 7.3ins wide, 2.4ins depth. Mafra Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features toads,

tortoise and salamander on a sandy ground.

Colouration: brown, ochre, blue, are predominant.

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

Condition

CONDITION: Good. No restoration.

Small flake to rim,

salamander's tail and back.

KILN EFFECTS: glaze accumulation to the front rim.