Rare Majolica square shaped asparagus serving plate

Victorian, circa 1890. 9.3ins high, 9.3ins wide, 1.3ins depth. Majolica serving dish which features asparagus, leaves, and a well decorated with an artichoke.





Colouration: turquoise, green, brown, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '31H'.



Book reference,'Artichauts et Asperges en Barbotine' by Maryse Bottero, page 143

Condition

CONDITION: Good. No restoration. Small flake to under rim.



Wear to the high points of the molding.







KILN EFFECTS: staining to the underside;





a few specks of kiln grit caught in the glaze to the interior.










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