"Antique Glazed Terracotta Votive Plaque Of Saint Joseph With Child – Italy, 19th Century"
Antique glazed terracotta votive plaque depicting Saint Joseph holding the Child Jesus, made in central-southern Italy during the first half of the 19th century.
The relief is painted in vivid polychrome tones with a decorative background of blue crosses and green dots. The black frame is original and integrated into the terracotta structure.
A charming example of Italian devotional folk art, with age-related wear that enhances its authenticity. Perfect for collectors of sacred art and traditional Italian ceramics.
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