Cunha Palissy Frog & Snake Wall Plate

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Object Description

Jose A Cunha Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features a large, puffed-up frog (or toad) in the centre. Surrounded by a snake, a frog, moths, a lizard and a worm. Colouration: green, grey, blue, are predominant. The piece bears maker’s marks for the Jose A Cunha pottery.

Object Condition

Generally Good. Small, shallow, coloured in chip to the rim. A few inconspicuous frits to the grassy ground. RESTORATION. Lizard head and front-left leg remodelled. Filled chip to small frog’s nose. Stabilised and retouched cracks to three of large frog legs. Filled chip to large frog’s eye.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:28.4 x H:28.4 x D:8.1 centimeters
  • country
  • year
    1890
  • diameter
    28.4 centimeters

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