Nicchio Palio di Siena Handpainted Plate Italian Pottery

This plate represents the Nicchio neighborhood of Siena Emblem. From the Middle Ages the neighborhoods of Siena participated in local rivalry which is now the horse race called the Palio. This plate has the emblem of just of 1 of the 17 neighborhoods and has a crowned scallop shell flanked by 2 branches of coral. This exquisite hand painted plate is in excellent condition, and measures 11" in diameter.