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Description
An Italian blue & white maiolica plate decorated with a soldier on horseback and with the name of the Emperor Vespasian in Latin: Domitianus Flavius Vespasianus Caesar Aug
It is very well painted and extremely decorative. The inscription seems to be unusual and the darker blues are raised to the touch. It is quite lightly potted and has the look and feel of a high quality piece.
The most academic source I could find when researching this piece states that the lantern mark to the reverse is that of the Genoa factory rather than Savona. If this is correct, the plate will be 18th century because it seems maiolica was not produced at Genoa into the 19th century. However, I am not entirely sure when and where it was made so please decide for yourself and ask any questions before offerding.
Size
Approx. 10\" (25.5 cm) wide.
Marks
Painted lantern mark to reverse, as shown
Condition
Very good. Some glaze wear to the rim and footrim as would be expected. A couple of small chips to the front edge and one to the reverse edge. No cracks, crazing or repairs.
The glaze is wonderfully glossy with just a few burst bubbles in it and three stilt marks to the reverse.
Please study the photographs, they form part of the description and the condition report.
Please read and ask any questions before offerding:
Payment
PayPal accepted for all sales, also cheque or postal order from UK buyers only.
Packing
All items are professionally packed to arrive in the condition described.
Postage Rates
Free postage is for UK buyers only. Overseas postage is charged below cost to compensate.
If offerding from overseas, please check the listed rate for postage to your country.If you wish to offer from a country for which I haven\'t included a shipping rate, please email me for a quote before offerding.
Postage cost reduced overall for multiple purchases, where possible. Because of restrictions on parcel size and weight, this is not always possible. Please check before offerding if this is important to you.
Please be aware that charge me 11% on the postage charge I make to you, the buyer, and this is factored into the p&p cost, together with a small amount to cover packing materials, etc.
Shipping
Most items are posted the next working day after payment is received. Shipping date and, if appropriate, tracking number always entered on system promptly. Please check your \'my \' for this information.
Exclusions
Because of hold-ups in Customs and lost parcels, I no longer post to the Russian Federation, sorry.
Problems
In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with your purchase, please email me in the first instance. I will do everything possible to make things right.
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