Nativity scene - Earthenware - Very beautiful ancient savoy cabbage

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Terracotta sculpture in polychrome from Napoli, depicting a verza (cabbage); dated 1800–1850, with dimensions 9×8×8 cm, produced in Italy, Napoli region, and in good condition with minor signs of age and stains.

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Beautiful antique multicolored terracotta cabbage from the Neapolitan tradition.
The sculpture is part of the famous Lebro collection in Naples and is in excellent condition (as shown in the attached photos). The modeling of the leaves is very beautiful, making the piece very realistic.
Difficult to find a similar sculpture under these conditions.

Beautiful antique multicolored terracotta cabbage from the Neapolitan tradition.
The sculpture is part of the famous Lebro collection in Naples and is in excellent condition (as shown in the attached photos). The modeling of the leaves is very beautiful, making the piece very realistic.
Difficult to find a similar sculpture under these conditions.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Napoli
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Earthenware
Depiction/Theme
Verza - cabbage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Title additional information
Very beautiful ancient savoy cabbage
Estimated period
1800-1850
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Objects sold
Private

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