Cuhna Palissy Majolica Lizard and Snake Plate

Circa 1890. 2.8ins high, 9.4ins wide, 9.4ins depth. Jose A Cunha Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features a snake, a lizard in a burrow, moths, grubs and a frog.

Colouration: green, brown, cream, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Jose A Cunha pottery.

Condition

CONDITION: Good.

Some small flakes to ground.

KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze.

RESTORATION. Filled chips to moth's wings.

 

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