'Long May We Live' Birds Engraved Dish
£265.00
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Embellished with a delicate white slip and intricate sgraffito detailing, the handmade Long May We Live Birds Engraved Dish is made from terracotta. The piece features a rhyme from a 17th century English cream ware mug that reads “Long may we live, happy may we be, bleft with content and from misfortune free”, in amongst a pattern bearing all manner of woodland birds, squirrels, flora and fauna.
Dimensions
H: 5cm (2in) x Dia: 32cm (1ft)
Features
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Embellished with a delicate white slip and intricate sgraffito detailing, the handmade Long May We Live Birds Engraved Dish is made from terracotta. The piece features a rhyme from a 17th century English cream ware mug that reads “Long may we live, happy may we be, bleft with content and from misfortune free”, in amongst a pattern bearing all manner of woodland birds, squirrels, flora and fauna.
Insights
The technique ‘sgraffito’ occurs by applying layers of tinted plaster in various colours onto a moistened surface, before scratching into the surface to unveil parts of the underlying layer. This term originates from the Italian verb ‘graffiare’, meaning ‘to scratch’.
Details & Care
- Gently handwash in warm soapy water
- Not dishwasher or oven safe
Glossary
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