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Majolica Frog Bowl
- Item Number
- 215
- Estimated Value
- 40 USD
- Leading Bid
- 20 USD
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Majolica pottery gained international acclaim in the 16th century. Although Spanish and Italian potters both created in the Matilda style, the center of the movement focused on two Italian cities, Urbino and Venice. The original majolica designers created ornate decorative motifs. These themes often referenced ancient Greek and Roman legends.These early majolica pottery pieces featured sphinxes, cupids, griffins, and many other fantastical creatures. Venice tradesmen borrowed from both Islamic designs and Greek arabesque pieces to fashion majolica pottery. These Venetian works featured leaves and branches intertwined in ornate patterns. This frog pedestal dish is a great depeiction of the style.
*Not food safe!
Donated By:
Earl & Mary Barton
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