Italian Majolica Pair of "Rose" wall pockets c. 1885

ITALIAN MAJOLICA

Pair of “Rose” wall pockets c. 1885

Three dimensional realistically rendered pink roses with leaf and stems all in the Barbotine technique

Marks: Made in Italy

Barbotine is the French term for ceramic slip or a mixture of clay and water for molding or decorating pottery. This technique was used to create applied adornments on 19th century majolica items.

H: 13″ x W: 7 1/4″ x D: 4 1/4″