Colapesce Conchiglie Decorative Plate #3

This superb decorative plate in glazed red clay belongs to the Colapesce Collection, a series inspied by the popular legend about a half-man, half-fish creature who is said to have replaced a cracking column supporting the island of Sicily to prevent it from sinking. An enthralling, hand-painted motif of banded tulips emerges from the background, which is richly painted in vivid shades of blue.