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Italian Deruta Raffaellesco Ceramic and Wood Box

Lot 427: Italian Deruta Raffaellesco Ceramic and Wood Box

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Estimated price: £20 - £40

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This box features a hand-painted ceramic tile inset in the traditional Deruta Raffaellesco pattern. The rectangular tile depicts a stylized dragon amongst scrolling foliate and floral motifs in a Majolica palette of blue, yellow, and orange. A signature, possibly reading Polo, is visible in the upper corner of the ceramic panel. The wooden cabinet is finished in a dark stain and exhibits a distressed texture with extensive surface pitting. The front panel opens on a continuous brass piano hinge to reveal a plain wood interior.

Width: 12 inches