Colapesce Set of 16 Decorative Plates

Part of the Colapesce Collection, this splendid set counting 16 decorative plates in glazed red clay encapsulates the charm of Sicilian popular culture. The plates are deftly painted by hand using vivid enamels that enhance the marine-inspired subjects - fishes, tentacles, sea-horses - paying homage to the legend about a half-fish, half-human creature who sacrificed his life to prevent his native island from sinking.