Colapesce Royal Decorative Plate

This superb decorative plate in fine red clay flaunts a captivating design depicting marine subjects. It belongs to the Colapesce Collection, a series drawing inspiration from a Sicilian populr legend according to which a half-man, half-fish creature sacrificed his life to save the island from sinking when one f the columns supporting it suddenly cracked. Concentric blue motifs of scales, columns, and shells merge to create a stunning combination.