Antique Etruscan Majolica Leaf Plate

A beautiful antique Etruscan majolica begonia leaf plate, richly glazed in the most wonderful layered palette of aqua, sea green, cream, smoky charcoal, brown, and soft cranberry-red. The form is wonderfully organic, with a scalloped leaf edge, raised veining, and a glossy pooled glaze that gives the piece incredible depth and movement.

Etruscan majolica pieces of this type are most commonly associated with Griffin, Smith & Hill of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and date to the late 19th century, circa 1880s. This smaller begonia leaf form is especially charming displayed upright on a stand, where the color variation and botanical relief can be fully appreciated.

DIMENSIONS
8"L x 6"W x 2"H

CONDITION
Antique condition consistent with age and use. There is expected surface wear, glaze variation, crazing, small glaze skips, and minor roughness/flea bites along the irregular leaf edge. These details are typical of antique majolica and add to the character of the piece. 

STYLING SUGGESTIONS
Beautiful displayed upright on a small brass or acrylic stand in a cabinet, conservatory, bookshelf, or layered tabletop vignette. Especially lovely mixed with other majolica, antique garden books, blue and white porcelain, brass candlesticks, or collected English country pieces for a refined botanical accent.