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Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate, Le Polichinel, circa 1830

About the Item

From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled – Le Polichinel. Circa 1830. Pulcinella is a classical character that originated in the Commedia dell’Arte of the 17th century and became a popular character in Neapolitan puppetry. The image shows No. 11 from a series of twelve. A young couple in period dress, the beau holding the strings of the Polichinel puppet, courting in a garden setting. The plate is titled and numbered, a wide hand-colored floral running border meets a Canary yellow rim. Wonderful bright color on a crisp transfer. Marked: Impressed Creil to the verso. Measures: 8 in. diameter x .75 in. height A tiny flea bite to the rim at 12:00, likely from a plate hanger.
  • Creator:
    Creil et Montereau (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Faience,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A tiny flea bite to the rim at 12:00, likely from a plate hanger.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758224449012

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