Featured Plaster (I think?) Jesus Face Plaque

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Barn Owl, Jun 15, 2019.

  1. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    I found this cool plaque at the flea market for 2 euros today. It has some mortar around the edges, like it was once part of a building's facade. It seems unusually good quality, which makes me wonder if it might be old or valuable. It's 8.85 inches (22.5 cm) in diameter and 1.18 inches (3 cm) deep from the top of the rim to the bottom of the rim (the Jesus face extends beyond that point.

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    Barn Owl, Jun 15, 2019
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  2. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Nice rendering!
    Rather than plaster, I think bisque/porcelain.
    The thorns, if made from plaster wouldn't last long:)
     
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  3. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    I basically call anything white plaster, so thank you for clarifying :) It weighs about 3 pounds.
     
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Faint signature. My gut feel is Austrian or thereabouts.
     
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  5. Barn Owl

    Barn Owl Well-Known Member

    It looks like 160 SG. I've been trying to find German artists, but I'll look for Austrian, too.
     
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  6. Jivvy

    Jivvy the research is my favorite

    I think the sig may be different than you think, but really need a better picture to be sure. :pompous:

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