Vase (2) - Ceramic

Pair of apothecary jars (pharmacy vases) in majolica ceramic - Bassano, Italy - Mid 20th Century
​Object details:
​Material: Glazed ceramic (maiolica) with hand-painted multicolored decoration.
​Production: Bassano del Grappa, Italy (signed at the base).
​Era: circa 1950s-1970s (neorenaissance/baroque style).
​Dimensions: Height about 18-22 cm (to be verified with precise measurement).
​Overall good condition. They feature a dense and fascinating craquelé effect (glaze crazing) consistent with the period. There are slight glaze losses on the edges (superficial chips) that give a lived-in and authentic look.
Fascinating pair of rosette-shaped pharmacy jars (apothecary jars), handmade and hand-painted in Bassano, one of Italy's most renowned ceramic centers. The jars are decorated with rich floral motifs in ochre, cobalt blue and rust red on a pale white-cream background.