{"product_id":"antique-etruscan-majolica-leaf-plate-large","title":"Antique Etruscan Majolica Leaf Plate - Large","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking large scale antique Etruscan majolica begonia leaf plate, richly glazed in a dramatic palette of golden yellow, celadon green, turquoise, smoky brown, soft rose, and deep charcoal veining. The molded botanical form is beautifully detailed, with a scalloped leaf edge, raised veining, and a glossy pooled glaze that gives the piece wonderful depth, texture, and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtruscan majolica pieces of this type are most commonly associated with Griffen, Smith \u0026amp; Hill of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and date to the late 19th century, circa 1880s. The begonia leaf form was produced in a variety of sizes and color combinations, with yellow and variegated centers among the most recognizable examples. This larger 10.5\" size has especially strong visual presence and displays beautifully upright on a stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.5\"L x 8\"W x 2\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique 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. The underside shows a yellow glaze with age-related crazing and a hand-applied “6” mark, likely a production, mold, or decorator’s mark. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTYLING SUGGESTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful displayed upright on a 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48597946761460,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/Large_Majolica_Plate.png?v=1781382980","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/antique-etruscan-majolica-leaf-plate-large","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}