Majolica palissy crocodile-like reptile figure

Victorian, circa 1890. 5.7ins high, 11.8ins wide, 5.1ins depth. Portuguese Palissy Majolica figural which features a crocodile-like reptile.



Colouration: green, brown, ochre, are predominant.













Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good.

KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to the head;



firing pit above right eye;



kiln detritus caught in the glaze;









small glaze miss to the tail;



overglazed shrinkage line along the tail;



glaze accumulation to the underside and underside of one claw.





RESTORATION. Retouched flakes to all four feet,









and above right eye.



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