Polychrome ceramic parade plate, late 19th century
diameter 41 x 4.5 cm
with a wide brim, short frill and wide bottom. Back with ring support. Decoration on the brim with harpies and fantastic animals on an ivory background. In the hollow, a scene taken from ancient times, probably King Midas, within a landscape with characters, satyrs and buildings. Production in the Metaurense area with traces of inscription in manganese under glaze on the back.