Rarely found at this scale, a substantial Italian terracotta "grotto" planter fully encrusted in the coquillage tradition, with densely layered gastropod shells applied in overlapping diagonal registers across the entire exterior. Original limewash paint patina. Workshop wire loops at rim intact. Minor shell loss consistent with age. Drainage hole in bottom.

At 25" diameter and 18" height, a commanding presence for a loggia, courtyard, or interior garden setting

Origin: Italy Period: Mid-20th Century Dimensions: 25"D × 18"H × 16"D base


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some loss of shell, overall good condition and structurally sound.

Dimensions:
Height: 18 in.
Width: 25 in.
Depth: 25 in.

Category: Planters
Origin: Italy
Materials: Paint, Shell, Terra Cotta

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some loss of shell, overall good condition and structurally sound.