Late 19th Century Antique Manuel Mafra Portuguese Palissy Majolica Jar

Description

This is a large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra. This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief … more This is a large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra. This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell with a lizard on the top, a butterfly and a bug. Very rich decoration all-over the pot.

Reference / Page 38 " Portuguese Palissy Ware " of M. Katz , a similar example with different colors. less