Help with pottery plate, Italian?

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  1. lvetterli

    lvetterli Well-Known Member

    Hello, friends. I picked up this 12 1/2" plate yesterday. It is quite heavy. The base ring has holes to thread wire to hang it but I'd be afraid to do that, it's too heavy. The signature is incised into slip and the outlines are done the same way. The color is painted over it. Google lens said it is Italian or Mediterranean majolica, possibly from Salerno. Any help is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks, Linda Image Resizer-Photo Compressor_c5a3aa9d-d3c9-4b4b-bcb9-9ec5db05a324.jpeg Image Resizer-Photo Compressor_e7cda82e-0586-4c0d-9a8e-1a5d817779a9.jpeg
     
    lvetterli, May 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    I think Moroccan, called "Maroc" in French.
     
    2manybooks, May 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    C'mon...trust the pottery folks to know their craft...those holes would probably support 40 pounds. String it UP!
     
    wlwhittier, May 16, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    very pretty !!!
     
    komokwa, May 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It does say "Maroc" so identification as Moroccan correct.

    Debora
     
    Debora, May 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    That's what this non-pottie thought before ever seeing the back. North African anyway.
     
    evelyb30, May 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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  7. lvetterli

    lvetterli Well-Known Member

    Outstanding! Thanks so much! I can begin research now that I have info. There best folks hang out here!

    Linda
     
    lvetterli, May 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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  8. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    I really like that one. The colors and design are so nice.
     
    pearlsnblume, May 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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