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Portuguese Cunha Palissy Majolica Anthropomorphic Lizard Monk Jug

$2,505.93
£1,835
€2,158.15
CA$3,438.23
A$3,841.65
CHF 2,009.61
MX$47,110.94
NOK 25,678.99
SEK 24,350.48
DKK 16,107.39
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About the Item

Jose A Cunha Portuguese Palissy Majolica jug/pitcher which features a lizard dressed as a monk, prayer hands and singing. The tail forms the handle. Colouration: brown, green, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Jose A Cunha pottery.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.3 in (31.25 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17.02 cm)Depth: 5.1 in (12.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Filled chip to arm. Stabilised and retouched hairline to the base. Good. RESTORATION. Filled chip to arm. Stabilised and retouched hairline to the base.
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 231631stDibs: LU4246143908482

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