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A late 19th or early 20th-century circular wall plaque or charger produced by Johann Maresch of Aussig, Bohemia. The item is crafted from siderolith, a type of fine-grained terracotta, featuring a high-relief tavern scene with hand-painted polychrome decoration. The composition depicts three figures in a tavern interior: a central man playing a lute, a seated woman in traditional peasant costume, and a third figure observing from behind a table. The background includes detailed architectural elements such as stone-textured arches, a recessed window, and a carved wooden cupboard. The piece is finished with an integrated dark-glazed border designed to resemble a picture frame. The reverse is impressed with the mark MUSTERSCHUTZ, the factory mark JM, the size mark 1, and the model number 5235. A pre-moulded hole is present for wall hanging.
Diameter: 30.5 cm.
Condition report:
The plaque is in good overall condition. There is minor surface wear and small, scattered areas of paint loss to the high points of the relief and along the outer rim, consistent with age and handling. No significant chips, cracks, or professional restorations are visible in the provided images.
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