Mafra Palissy Majolica Snake & Reptiles Wall Plate

Circa 1890. 9.3ins high, 9.3ins wide, 3ins depth. Mafra Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features a snake, a small crocodile-like lizard, lizards and a toad.

Colouration: green, brown, grey, are predominant.

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

Condition

CONDITION: Very Good. No restoration. A few inconspicuous frits to the green shredded clay grass.

A few shallow chips to the foot rim, probably from manufacture.

KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to one lizard's back leg.

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