Deruta Perugia Italy Rare Majolica Woman With Baskets Matchstick Holder …

Vintage Deruta Perugia (Italy) Majolica Figurine/ Matchstick Holder Figurine of a Woman with Baskets. Scarce! A lovely woman is carrying a basket on her back as well as a tray in front. She is wearing a very full striped skirt. The compartment on the back is for matches or match sticks, the tray on the front is a place to discard used matched. She can be used as a candy dish, a trinket dish etc. Deruta is a hill town and comune in the Province of Perugia in the Umbria region of central Italy. Long known as a center of refined maiolica manufacture, Deruta remains known for its ceramics, which are exported worldwide. Colors: Yellow, Blue, Red, White, Black She is in excellent condition, she is 7-3/8 inches H x 4.5" W x 5.25" D. It is made of glazed terra cotta.It is marked Weight 1lb 7.2 oz Features: • Vintage, Fold Art, Handmade, hand Painted, Majolica Size: 7-3/8 inches H x 4.5" W x 5.25" D. Condition: Pre-Owned Good