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Portuguese Palissy Majolica Tortoise Figure

$1,121.86
£820
€964.75
CA$1,540.71
A$1,724.36
CHF 900.39
MX$21,037.30
NOK 11,429.21
SEK 10,845.62
DKK 7,204.27
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About the Item

Portuguese Portuguese Palissy Majolica figure which features a tortoise. Colouration: brown, ochre, grey, are predominant.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.6 in (4.07 cm)Width: 4.1 in (10.42 cm)Depth: 2.4 in (6.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Filled chip to tail. Good. Slight flakes to mouth. RESTORATION. Filled chip to tail.
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 226791stDibs: LU4246130429922

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