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lisa's loves1374 of 5338Antique 1850's pink pastes, black enamel white dots, silver turtle shell comb.Turkey Red Basket Quilt Blocks,set of 20 Blocks,Handstitched
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    Posted 7 years ago

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    I picked up this highly unusual vintage plate at recent estate sale and curious if anyone knows anything about it? It is very heavy and extremely ornate. The white dots are also raised. Appears to be hand-painted. There is much texture to the front of the plate itself but has a smooth glaze over finish in the back. Weighs slightly over 2 lbs. Measures approximately 10” x 13”. I don’t see artist name anywhere on the plate outside of a strange mark on the back but it does look quite old. Hope someone might be able to help me identify it and tell me what this item may be. Not sure what the scene on the plate is a depiction of. Comes across as having a Christian theme, but I could be wrong. Three of the four figures appear to be bowing down to the person in the center, a king perhaps, due to the purple robe. And one of those three also appears to be praying. The person standing in the center seems to be holding up a vase of sorts with fire coming out of it. These thoughts come to mind - Crusaders, Templar, Medieval, King Richard, Holy Grail, perhaps English origin?

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    1. kyratango kyratango, 7 years ago
      Very interesting!
      Maybe the representation of a miracle and a saint.
      Hope someone here will know.
      Welcome on CW :-)
    2. DiversifiedWoman, 7 years ago
      Could be. It is indeed a very interesting piece and the plate and detailing is well done. I'm just at a complete loss as to the artist, age or anything else about it.

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