Ragwort Leaf with Blue Bird
£40.00
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Add a touch of whimsy to your table with this marvellous Ragwort Leaf with Blue Bird. Created by Bordallo Pinheiro using moulds made from real leaves, the detail is remarkable. Hand painted in Portugal and finished with a glossy glaze, the leaves have a green lustre highlighting the quaint bird figurines that perch above.
Dimensions
Single Leaf with Blue Bird: 7.5cm (3in) x 19cm (7in) x 19cm (7in)
Features
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Add a touch of whimsy to your table with this marvellous Ragwort Leaf with Blue Bird. Created by Bordallo Pinheiro using moulds made from real leaves, the detail is remarkable. Hand painted in Portugal and finished with a glossy glaze, the leaves have a green lustre highlighting the quaint bird figurines that perch above.
Insights
The artist Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro is one of the most influential figures in nineteenth century Portugal, respected for his satirical commentary and artistic creation. Since the establishment of his factory in 1884, the bold (either in size or delicacy of detail) ceramics have gained a reputation for artistic quality, quirky exuberance and technical merit.
Details & Care
- Materials: Glazed Ceramic
- Microwavable
- Dishwasher Safe
- Made in Portugal
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