Pretty/Old Majolica Blackamoor Man Match Holder Striker in Nice Condition

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Beautiful and Old Majolica Blackamoor Match Holder and Striker of a Young Man Holding a Basket  9"H x 5 1/2" x 6"
approx.
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This is a very nice majolica Blackamoor match striker depicting a young man holding a basket with a very satisfied smile. It is in very nice & clean condition with only a small restored chip to his hat. Otherwise no crack, hairline or other issue. The colors are vivid and beautiful. It is marked marked 2878/8. Like almost all of the blackamoor majolica, his face and hands are COLD PAINTED meaning they were not fired in the kiln for technical reasons so that they have a matte glaze appearance rather than glossy. Please ask question before purchasing it if you are not familiar with cold paint. Like most antique majolica, it has some crazing and minor discoloration.
Please disregard the lighting glares.
Our Ref: 3611