Mafra Palissy Majolica Snake & Reptiles Wall Plate

Object Description

Mafra Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features a snake, a small crocodile-like lizard, lizards and a toad. Colouration: green, brown, grey, are predominant. The piece bears maker’s marks for the Mafra pottery. Bears a pattern number, ‘6’.

Object Condition

Very Good. No restoration. A few inconspicuous frits to the green shredded clay grass. A few shallow chips to the foot rim, probably from manufacture. KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to one lizard’s back leg.

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