Palissy style Portuguese Majolica Wall Pocket – Manuel Mafra (c. 1865–1887) cheese dome along with the number 6

along with the number 6

and the base shows some paint chipping—both signs of its vintage character

These rare vases are nearly identical to documented smaller piece retailing for $469 each

a student of Louisiana artist and educator Richard Boneno

Style on a mantel

Palissy style Portuguese Majolica Wall Pocket – Manuel Mafra (c. 1865–1887) cheese dome along with the number 6Portuguese Majolica Wall Pocket Manuel Mafra (c. 18651887)A rare and wonderfully detailed 19th century Portuguese majolica wall pocket by Manuel Cipriano Gomes Mafra, featuring a monkey climbing a palm tree. Richly glazed in earthy browns, greens, and soft iridescence, the piece showcases the naturalistic, textured style Mafra developed while leading the famed pottery factory in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. A makers mark is visible on the back,