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Two Ceramic Wall Sconces - use w. candles or not *. Hand made. (Ballwin / Wildwood)
condition:
like new
make / manufacturer:
Mediterranean ceramic artists
size / dimensions:
full details in posting
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These could even be used as very special "night lights" BUT ONLY with a battery-powered light source, NOT a lighted candle.
FIRST PIECE $ 23
Photos 1 - 5, with # 5 showing the artist's "painted by hand" signature in Portugese.
Hand made in Alcobaça, Portugal and bought there 30 years ago, in 1995. Alcobaça is known for its artistic ceramics, with a long history in the art dating back to the Neolithic period. Much later that was continued by Cistercian monks living there. The region is known for producing earthenware and stoneware ceramics featuring intricate patterns and floral motifs, often in distinctive blue and green tones.
This piece very much exemplifies that school of ceramic art.
It can be mounted on a wall using the baked-in “lip” on the back side to hang on a wall hook or may be set on a flat surface.
The first photograph does show the flame of a candle setting inside in a spot made for that; you could even use new flameless 'candles'.
Dimensions : 10 ½” tall, 7” wide, 4” front to back deep. PERFECT condition - no chips or cracks.
SECOND PIECE $ 17
Photos 6 - 9.
From Tunis, Tunisia. This piece dates from 2007 when were in Tunis to spend a day in the ruins of historical Carthage, the home base of Hannibal, the military figure who fought with Rome.
It is also in the ceramic tradition of the Mediterranean world but with its own viewpoint and technique. Similar to the first piece, it can be hung on a wall or set on a flat surface; there is a 'built-in' candle receptacle feature inside the back.
Dimensions : 10” tall, 5” wide, 3” front to back deep. PERFECT condition - no chips or cracks.
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