A hand-painted earthenware oval dish featuring a central octopus motif in a reddish-brown glaze, surrounded by light blue fluid shapes. The rim is decorated with a border of cobalt blue dashes. The piece is finished in a white glaze which extends to the underside, leaving an unglazed foot rim that reveals the terracotta clay body. The decoration and form are consistent with Mediterranean pottery, specifically resembling the Al Mare pattern attributed to Vietri, Italy. There are no maker marks, factory stamps, or signatures visible on the base.
Length: 21 cm.
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