Large 17th Century Italian Antique Montelupo Maiolica Apothecary's/ Chemist's Jar
A large 17th-century Italian antique apothecary's jar with two handles, originating from Montelupo, Italy.
Ideal for a floral arrangement or for display by itself.
The tin-glazed, earthenware vase is decorated with a pattern of stylised Persian-inspired "alla palmetta", typical of Montelupo ceramics*. The rim and foot rim are decorated with bands of ochre and blue.
*Various examples of this type of decoration are illustrated in Fausto Berti's publication "Storia della ceramics di Montelupo (1999), Vol III, Cat. Nos. 113-121.
Provenance: Found in a former chemist's shop in Italy and held within an Italian private collection since the 1970s until acquired by us.
Condition - surface wear commensurate with age. No cracks. Please refer to the images. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.
Size: Height 32.5 cm (13”) x Width 24.5 cm (9 1/2")
A large 17th-century Italian antique apothecary's jar with two handles, originating from Montelupo, Italy.
Ideal for a floral arrangement or for display by itself.
The tin-glazed, earthenware vase is decorated with a pattern of stylised Persian-inspired "alla palmetta", typical of Montelupo ceramics*. The rim and foot rim are decorated with bands of ochre and blue.
*Various examples of this type of decoration are illustrated in Fausto Berti's publication "Storia della ceramics di Montelupo (1999), Vol III, Cat. Nos. 113-121.
Provenance: Found in a former chemist's shop in Italy and held within an Italian private collection since the 1970s until acquired by us.
Condition - surface wear commensurate with age. No cracks. Please refer to the images. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.
Size: Height 32.5 cm (13”) x Width 24.5 cm (9 1/2")
Description
A large 17th-century Italian antique apothecary's jar with two handles, originating from Montelupo, Italy.
Ideal for a floral arrangement or for display by itself.
The tin-glazed, earthenware vase is decorated with a pattern of stylised Persian-inspired "alla palmetta", typical of Montelupo ceramics*. The rim and foot rim are decorated with bands of ochre and blue.
*Various examples of this type of decoration are illustrated in Fausto Berti's publication "Storia della ceramics di Montelupo (1999), Vol III, Cat. Nos. 113-121.
Provenance: Found in a former chemist's shop in Italy and held within an Italian private collection since the 1970s until acquired by us.
Condition - surface wear commensurate with age. No cracks. Please refer to the images. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.
Size: Height 32.5 cm (13”) x Width 24.5 cm (9 1/2")
