Rare Mafra Palissy Majolica Horse Ewer & Stand

Circa 1890. 14.6ins high, 9.1ins wide, 9.1ins depth. Mafra Majolica ewer and stand which features a horse's head forming the spout and a dolphin handle.

Colouration: beige, green, brown, are predominant.

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

Condition

CONDITION: Jug/pitcher: Very good. No restoration. Some small flakes to the exterior.

KILN EFFECT: small shrinkage crack to the leaf on the handle.

Cover: Generally good. RESTORATION: Filled chips to inner rim.

One ear remodelled; the other with a filled chip.

Stand: Good. No restoration. Slight wear from use.

KILN EFFECTS: overglazed shrinkage line to the interior,

slight glaze run to the interior.

 

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