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MASK Della Robbia Collection |
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Exquisitely hand made Della Robbia
ceramic masks featuring bass relief decorations
hand-molded and applied one by one to create original
masterpieces no one alike, in the true Della Robbia
style.
The "Della Robbia" clay sculpturing
technique was created by the Della Robbia
Florentine dynasty, a family of sculptors and ceramists
active from the 15th to the 16th century.
The Della Robbia family, created a style and technique
that still today carries a unique charm.
They are also
recognized for their invention of glazed terracotta. |
In ancient times, masks were often believed to contain
great power.
Some of our
elaborate masks depict Roman gods, such as “Bacchus” the
God of Wine, others represent the four seasons.
In the
mystery and miracle plays of medieval Europe, masks were
used to portray allegorical characters. |
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