Cunha Majolica Palissy insect, lizard & moth plate

Victorian, circa 1890. 9.6ins high, 9.6ins wide, 2.4ins depth.

Cunha Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features a large, unusual insect, lizards, moths and grubs.



Colouration: green, brown, ochre, are predominant.



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



Book reference not found.

Condition

Fair. Flaking to shredded clay.





Flake to the foot rim.



KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage cracks to large lizard's front right foot;



kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the insect and both lizards.









RESTORATION: remodelled legs and antennae to insect,





head to small lizard and right wing to one moth;







remodelled tail tips to both lizards and the worm;







retouched flakes to shredded clay.







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