~ Deruta Special Edition Apothecaries Plate ~

Deruta Special Edition Apothecaries Plate

On offer is a superb limited edition apothecaries plate.

Made by the Grazia factory in Italy, this is plate 123 of only 600 manufactured, it is also signed on the back. The quality is outstanding, rich colours, and high detail.

The Plate depicts St Damian and St Cosmas:

Early Christian physicians. They were twins, born in Arabia and practised the art of healing in the seaport Ægea, now Ayash (Ajass), on the Gulf of Iskanderun in Cilicia, Asia Minor, and attained a great reputation. They accepted no pay for their services and were, therefore, called anargyroi, "the silverless". When the Diocletian persecution began, the Prefect Lysias had Cosmas and Damian arrested, and ordered them to recant. They remained constant under torture, and were finally beheaded with the sword. Their three brothers, Anthimus, Leontius, and Euprepius died as martyrs with them. The execution took place 27 September, probably in the year 287. Having been cured of a dangerous illness by the intercession of Cosmas and Damian, Justinian, in gratitude for their aid, rebuilt and adorned their church at Constantinople and it became a celebrated place of pilgrimage.Cosmas and Damian are regarded as the patrons of physicians and surgeons and are sometimes represented with medical emblems.

DEFECTS: None! The plate is in "Pristine Condition!", having no cracks chips or defects whatsoever.

This is a collectable for future investment, especially since it is a limited piece and signed on the rear. The plate can be wall mounted.

Price: £48.00

Product Code: DERN10 ~ SOLD

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