Inspired by the fantastical botanical illustrations of citrus fruits, as gathered in the volumes of J. C. Volkamer and G. B. Ferrari during the Italian Renaissance, these monumental chargers similarly display the fruit's noble variety on flowing ribbons alongside words of wisdom from the ancient world.
The red ribbon reads: CITRUS LIMONIMEDICA
'non tota arbor perit, quod sola stirps cadit'
'The whole tree does not perish because one branch falls’ . A quote from Cosimo de Medici, whose family amassed the most extraordinary and envied citrus collection in Europe.
Cornish stoneware clay, formed, sculpted and painted by hand. The plate has an inch thick rim as a base that has two holes inserted with thread so it may be displayed as wall art if desired.
Diameter: 15" (38.5cm)
Height: 2 1/2"
Inspired by the fantastical botanical illustrations of citrus fruits, as gathered in the volumes of J. C. Volkamer and G. B. Ferrari during the Italian Renaissance, these monumental chargers similarly display the fruit's noble variety on flowing ribbons alongside words of wisdom from the ancient world.
The red ribbon reads: CITRUS LIMONIMEDICA
'non tota arbor perit, quod sola stirps cadit'
'The whole tree does not perish because one branch falls’ . A quote from Cosimo de Medici, whose family amassed the most extraordinary and envied citrus collection in Europe.
Cornish stoneware clay, formed, sculpted and painted by hand. The plate has an inch thick rim as a base that has two holes inserted with thread so it may be displayed as wall art if desired.
Diameter: 15" (38.5cm)
Height: 2 1/2"