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:
τῇ καλλίστῃ ('For the Fairest’ ). In the Greek myth concerning the Judgment of Paris, these words, in ancient Greek, were inscribed onto the golden fruit which Eris, the goddess of strife, hurled onto the banqueting table at the wedding feast of Peleus and Theits. The fruit began a contest between Hera, Athena and Aphrodite to claim it and the title of the fairest of the goddesses, which consequently sparked the events that led to the Trojan War.
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:
τῇ καλλίστῃ ('For the Fairest’ ). In the Greek myth concerning the Judgment of Paris, these words, in ancient Greek, were inscribed onto the golden fruit which Eris, the goddess of strife, hurled onto the banqueting table at the wedding feast of Peleus and Theits. The fruit began a contest between Hera, Athena and Aphrodite to claim it and the title of the fairest of the goddesses, which consequently sparked the events that led to the Trojan War.
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)