pockets

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″