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Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate 9.5 Inch 1967

Creator: Piero Fornasetti
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A porcelain plate designed by Piero Fornasetti as no,3 of the twelves-piece set of the Astrolabe series between 1965-1976. The series each depicts an Astrolabio, an elaborate inclinometer of classical antiquity time used by astronomers, navigators, and astrologers to locate and predict the positions of the planets and to determine local time and latitude.
The gilt front features a beautiful graphic design of the instrument with a Latin scripted ribbon on top. The back of the plate is fully labeled as shown in the detail photos.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	porcelain
Condition:	Good. little wear
Creation Date:	1967
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Pottery
Patterns:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	628490

Dimensions

H.	1 in;	Diam.	9.5 in;
H.	2.54 cm;	Diam.	24.13 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.