Sculpture, Testa di maiale Presepe Napoletano Antico fine 800 - 4.5 cm - Earthenware, Iron

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Neapolitan Nativity Scene, handcrafted 'Pig's Head' from Neapolitan craftsmanship of the late 19th century (late 1800s), a one-piece, full-round terracotta sculpture painted in polychromy, skillfully rendered to convey plasticity and realism. The realistic, downward-facing head is reinforced with iron at the back to support it on the display truss of the Macellaio, Osteria del Presepe. As per the tradition of old Neapolitan workshops, it is placed on the front outside of the inn, butcher shop, in the market area with passersby, to best evoke 18th-century Naples with the Royal Bourbons. It measures 16 cm in height, 6 cm in width, and 2.5 cm in depth. Signs of age and small imperfections are present, all visible in the photos.
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Neapolitan Nativity Scene, handcrafted 'Pig's Head' from Neapolitan craftsmanship of the late 19th century (late 1800s), a one-piece, full-round terracotta sculpture painted in polychromy, skillfully rendered to convey plasticity and realism. The realistic, downward-facing head is reinforced with iron at the back to support it on the display truss of the Macellaio, Osteria del Presepe. As per the tradition of old Neapolitan workshops, it is placed on the front outside of the inn, butcher shop, in the market area with passersby, to best evoke 18th-century Naples with the Royal Bourbons. It measures 16 cm in height, 6 cm in width, and 2.5 cm in depth. Signs of age and small imperfections are present, all visible in the photos.
Safe, reliable, well-packaged shipping, tissue paper, polystyrene, corrugated cardboard.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Earthenware, Iron
Title of artwork
Testa di maiale Presepe Napoletano Antico fine 800
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
4.5 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
ItalyVerified
614
Objects sold
100%
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