Cunha Majolica Palissy snake, lizard & insect

Victorian, circa 1890. 9.4ins high, 9.4ins wide, 3.3ins depth. Cunha Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features a snake attacking a lizard, which is retreating into a burrow, moths, a beetle and grubs.

Colouration: green, brown, cream, are predominant.

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

 

Condition

CONDITION: Good. Small flake to moth's wing.

Some small flakes to shredded clay ground.

RESTORATION. End section of snake reglued and joins retouched.

 

Go to the Top of this page