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Large Charger with Classical Figures on Horseback, Italian

About the Item

Hand sculpted and gorgeously finished in a charcoal gray glaze with undertones of blue and terra cotta, this large charger depicts a pair of toga-clad male figures on horseback. The figures are executed in high relief, and the classical theme suggests this piece was made in Italy.
  • Dimensions:
    Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1102218651312

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