Art Pottery Gille de Binche Mug Incised Harlequin Artist Signed Emile Losson Midcentury 1950s Mardi Gras

On offer art pottery mug, extremely skillfully incised with a harlequin in exotic plumage. Artist signed to the bottom "Losson" -- classic midcentury, Belgium c. 1950s.

Gille de Binche is a popular Carnival character in Belgium -- he closely resembles the Italian harlequin. This figure dates back to the 16th. During the Carnival, Gilles de Binche throws oranges (see his right hand) held in a basket (see left hand). The ceramicist is Emile Losson.

SIZE: 4.5" T x 5.25" wide including handle

CONDITION: Excellent, as shown.

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