Oak-leaf jars; a fifteenth century Italian ware showing Moresco influence . Fig. 75.—FRAGMENT. Mezziimaiolica. Red body. A slip ware, Lavingthe strap band incised and the Arabic characters in relief; the glaze isa powerful yellow, the characters ai-e in burnt sieua and drawing is precise, but Avhen the light catches the piece at a certainangle the definition is merged in a general ahimmer of scintillatingradiance. H. 8 cm. Henry Wallis, APPENDIX. 85. Fig. 76.—ALBARELLO. Mezzamaiolica. White body. The ornamentin blue, which has run in places. H. 22 cm. Baron Chiaramonte Bordona
Oak-leaf jars; a fifteenth century Italian ware showing Moresco influence . Fig. 75.—FRAGMENT. Mezziimaiolica. Red body. A slip ware, Lavingthe strap band incised and the Arabic characters in relief; the glaze isa powerful yellow, the characters ai-e in burnt sieua and drawing is precise, but Avhen the light catches the piece at a certainangle the definition is merged in a general ahimmer of scintillatingradiance. H. 8 cm. Henry Wallis, APPENDIX. 85. Fig. 76.—ALBARELLO. Mezzamaiolica. White body. The ornamentin blue, which has run in places. H. 22 cm. Baron Chiaramonte Bordonaro. 86 APPENDIX.
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