Oak-leaf jars; a fifteenth century Italian ware showing Moresco influence (1903)
Wallis, Henry, 1830-1916 · London, B. Quaritch · leaf 129
Fia.74 FRAGMENT (the obverse and reverse). Mezzamaiolica. White body. The oruament outlined in black and painted in blue and black:Nesky inscription on reverse, a band of Cufic inscriptions conventionalizedas ornament on obverse. H. 8 cm. Henry Wallis. 84 APPENDIX. … Fig. 75.—FRAGMENT. Mezziimaiolica. Red body. A slip ware, Lavingthe strap band incised and the Arabic characters in relief; the glaze isa powerful yellow, the characters ai-e in burnt sieua and purple-brown.The drawing is precise, but Avhen the light catches the piece at a certainangle the…
Majolica · Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms · Decoration and ornament, Islamic · Pottery -- Italy
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