{"product_id":"italienisches-maiolica-apothekengefass-faenza-zugeschrieben-spates-16-jahrhundert","title":"Italian maiolica apothecary jar, attributed to Faenza, late 16th century","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge late 16th-century Italian maiolica apothecary jar, attributed to Faenza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squat, oval-shaped body rests on a profiled foot and terminates in a short neck with a wide, flared rim. On the whitish tin glaze, a predominantly cobalt-blue painting unfolds with vigorous vegetal scrolls, stylized flowers, and curved leaf motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is dominated by a cross executed in ochre and brown on a stylized rocky mound. The Golgotha motif forms a striking sacred accent within the otherwise ornamentally structured decoration. Several encircling blue lines structure the shoulder, body, and foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design stands in the tradition of Italian Renaissance apothecary ceramics. Comparable maiolica vessels were produced in the 16th century in significant ceramic centers such as Faenza for pharmaceutical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the base is an older collection label marked \"Faenza 1600\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApothecary jar \/ storage jar\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod \/ Dating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate 16th century \/ c. 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 painting with ochre and manganese accents on white tin glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVegetal scroll and floral ornamentation with Golgotha cross\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \/ Workshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot determined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \/ Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo maker's mark discernible; older label on base \"Faenza 1600\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition commensurate with age, with glaze losses, chips, abrasion, discolorations, and craquelure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18 x 12.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to age and use, with significant glaze abrasion and losses, particularly on the base, minor chips to the rim, discolorations, signs of wear, and partial craquelé. The preserved condition corresponds to the vessel’s great age and is documented in the product images.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kunst \u0026 Antiquitätenhandel Seger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54977972240726,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/4532\/8214\/files\/faenza-maiolica-apothekengefaess-golgatha-kreuz-16-jahrhundert-vorderseite.jpg?v=1786630233","url":"https:\/\/antikseger.com\/en\/products\/italienisches-maiolica-apothekengefass-faenza-zugeschrieben-spates-16-jahrhundert","provider":"Kunst \u0026 Antiquitätenhandel Seger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}