Nativity scene (2) - Earthenware - Freselle and tomatoes

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Two Neapolitan terracotta presepial accessories from ca. 1850–1900, comprising wax tomatoes (11 x 3.5 cm, including cord) and terracotta Freselle (15 x 4 cm, including cord), origin Naples, in good used condition and part of the Lebro collection.

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Ancient accessories of the Neapolitan nativity scene tradition.
The two accessories measure
Wax tomatoes = 11x3.5cm size including string.
Freselle in terracotta = 15cm x 4cm (height including the rope)
The two accessories are part of the famous Lebro collection from Naples.
The combination of the two accessories is very evocative and theatrical.

Ancient accessories of the Neapolitan nativity scene tradition.
The two accessories measure
Wax tomatoes = 11x3.5cm size including string.
Freselle in terracotta = 15cm x 4cm (height including the rope)
The two accessories are part of the famous Lebro collection from Naples.
The combination of the two accessories is very evocative and theatrical.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Napoli
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
4 cm
Title additional information
Freselle and tomatoes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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