Le Portatrici Large Decorative Plate

Painting, sculpture and ceramics are combined with precision and mastery in this unique majolica plate. Paying homage to the century-old practice of head-carrying, this decorative plate of Le Portatrici Collection features three women balancing large terracotta vessels on their heads. The poised stance, so prettily straight and elegant, and the colorful garments are masterfully rendered in bright colors and patterns using the 1920s "rame a spessore" technique characterized by dark and dense layers on the earthenware surface.