{"product_id":"grosses-maiolica-apothekengefass-faenza-zugeschrieben-um-1600","title":"Large maiolica pharmacy jar, attributed to Faenza, circa 1600","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLarge Italian tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar, attributed to Faenza, circa 1600. The vessel body, with its wide, flared rim and profiled foot, is decorated with cobalt blue ornamental painting. Two encircling frieze zones display stylized vine, leaf, and floral motifs in a characteristic Renaissance idiom.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front, a cross executed in ochre and brown appears on a stylized hill, framed by blue vegetal decor. The combination of white tin glaze, cobalt blue painting, and sparingly used yellowish-brown accents corresponds to the tradition of Italian maiolica apothecary jars from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistically, the present example belongs to the group of North Italian apothecary ceramics, and its larger size makes it a particularly impressive collector's item and display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e commensurate with age, with craquelure, minor glaze losses, chips, and signs of wear, particularly on the foot ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApothecary jar \/ storage jar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod \/ Dating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate 16th century \/ circa 1600\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItaly, attributed to Faenza\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRenaissance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTin-glazed earthenware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative painting \/ Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCobalt blue, ochre, and manganese painting on white tin glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVegetal vine ornamentation with cross motif on a stylized hill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker \/ Workshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUndetermined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \/ Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot identifiable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommensurate with age, with glaze craquelure, rubbing, minor chips, and glaze losses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e22cm x 12cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kunst \u0026 Antiquitätenhandel Seger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54983766966614,"sku":null,"price":545.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/4532\/8214\/files\/grosses-maiolica-apothekengefaess-faenza-zugeschrieben-um-1600-vorderansicht.jpg?v=1786699703","url":"https:\/\/antikseger.com\/en\/products\/grosses-maiolica-apothekengefass-faenza-zugeschrieben-um-1600","provider":"Kunst \u0026 Antiquitätenhandel Seger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}