{"product_id":"monumental-19th-century-tortoiseshell-majolica-platter","title":"Monumental 19th-Century Tortoiseshell Majolica Platter","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA masterpiece of organic texture, this monumental serving platter is a celebration of the unpredictable beauty of 19th-century \"tortoiseshell\" glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe scalloped, lobed edges frame a deep, mottled landscape of umber and cream tones, over which vibrant moss-green splotches have been masterfully applied. This decorative technique, reminiscent of the early Whieldon-ware tradition, creates a rich, painterly surface that feels both ancient and strikingly modern. At 45 cm in length, it is a piece of significant scale—a true \"Architect of the Table\" that can serve as a dramatic centerpiece or a solo art object on a large console. It embodies the \"Everyday Poetry\" of the Atelier: a bridge between the raw power of the kiln and the refined atmosphere of a contemporary home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Details \u0026amp; Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 19th Century (c. 1870-1890).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e England or France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Glazed Majolica (Earthenware).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 45 x 35 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent antique condition. The glaze retains a deep, mirror-like luster. It features the characteristic fine crazing and minor underside firing marks typical of large pottery pieces of this era, which only add to its historical soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atelier Bellinzona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57526043050316,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/4008\/1484\/files\/MG_3989.webp?v=1778609058","url":"https:\/\/atelierbellinzona.com\/products\/monumental-19th-century-tortoiseshell-majolica-platter","provider":"Atelier Bellinzona","version":"1.0","type":"link"}