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    Posted 4 years ago

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    Kjane79
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    Is this a thing? Or was it a thing? Or did this thing somehow break in the kiln and the artist didn't think anyone would notice? I'm so confused. It must not have been a very popular trend because I can't find any comparisons.

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    1. Golgatha Golgatha, 4 years ago
      The form is called 'tazza', known from ancient Greece. Was used for small pieces of food or for display. The decoration looks late 19th century. Maybe something went wrong in the kiln.
    2. Kjane79 Kjane79, 4 years ago
      The "tears" just look so intentional. It does look capodimonte-ish, and I can see what you mean by "tazza". Still, those splits are just throwing me off .
    3. IVAN49 IVAN49, 4 years ago
      Trompe L'oeil-To Fool the Eye
      Deliberately done to look like broken.
    4. Kjane79 Kjane79, 4 years ago
      IVAN49- THANK YOU! It is a thing! I appreciate everyone for helping me not feel like I've been staring at an anomaly! & Thanks for all the lives!

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