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 blue ribbon reads:
'Pomum Prohibitum Dulcissime Sapit' ('The Forbidden Fruit tastes the sweetest').
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" (6.3cm)
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 blue ribbon reads:
'Pomum Prohibitum Dulcissime Sapit' ('The Forbidden Fruit tastes the sweetest').
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" (6.3cm)