Vase (2) - Majolica - hand-decorated
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Pair of hand-painted polychrome maiolica pharmacy amphorae from Italy, dating to the 19th/20th century, taller example 28 cm with two handles and the other 27.5 cm with one handle, featuring a large yellow floral motif and green stylised leaves on a crackled light background, with wear, chips and craquelure consistent with age.
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Pair of pharmacy amphorae in polychrome tin-glazed earthenware, hand-decorated – Italy – 19th/20th century
Description
Elegant pair of polychrome tin-glazed earthenware amphorae hand-decorated with a large yellow floral motif surrounded by stylized green leaves and brown details.
The vessels feature the classic amphora shape with a cylindrical neck and ring-foot. One specimen retains the two original handles, while the second has only one surviving handle.
The decoration, painted by hand on a light, craquelé background, recalls the tradition of Italian folk ceramic intended for home furnishings, for storing goods, or for use in rural shops and pharmacies.
The surfaces show an authentic patina and pronounced wear due to long-term use and the passage of time, elements that attest to the objects’ genuine antiquity.
Decorative objects of strong character, ideal for collectors of antique maiolica and Italian folk ceramics.
Technical specifications
Amphora no.1 (two handles)
Material: hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware
Height: 28 cm
Maximum width: 14 cm
Base diameter: 8.5 cm
Opening diameter: 10.5 cm
Weight: 1.677 kg
Amphora no.2 (one handle)
Material: hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware
Height: 27.5 cm
Maximum width: 13 cm
Base diameter: 8 cm
Opening diameter: 10 cm
Weight: 1.338 kg
Conditions
Conditions consistent with age and use.
Widespread signs of wear, abrasions, craquelure, glaze losses, and various chipping along the edges and body of the two amphorae. One amphora retains both handles, while the other shows a missing handle. Small losses and nibbles are also visible along the rims and body. No obvious repairs detected by visual inspection alone. Prospective buyers are advised to examine the photographs, which are part of the description.
Shipping
Professional and careful packaging with materials appropriate to the object's fragility. Tracked shipping.
Pair of pharmacy amphorae in polychrome tin-glazed earthenware, hand-decorated – Italy – 19th/20th century
Description
Elegant pair of polychrome tin-glazed earthenware amphorae hand-decorated with a large yellow floral motif surrounded by stylized green leaves and brown details.
The vessels feature the classic amphora shape with a cylindrical neck and ring-foot. One specimen retains the two original handles, while the second has only one surviving handle.
The decoration, painted by hand on a light, craquelé background, recalls the tradition of Italian folk ceramic intended for home furnishings, for storing goods, or for use in rural shops and pharmacies.
The surfaces show an authentic patina and pronounced wear due to long-term use and the passage of time, elements that attest to the objects’ genuine antiquity.
Decorative objects of strong character, ideal for collectors of antique maiolica and Italian folk ceramics.
Technical specifications
Amphora no.1 (two handles)
Material: hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware
Height: 28 cm
Maximum width: 14 cm
Base diameter: 8.5 cm
Opening diameter: 10.5 cm
Weight: 1.677 kg
Amphora no.2 (one handle)
Material: hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware
Height: 27.5 cm
Maximum width: 13 cm
Base diameter: 8 cm
Opening diameter: 10 cm
Weight: 1.338 kg
Conditions
Conditions consistent with age and use.
Widespread signs of wear, abrasions, craquelure, glaze losses, and various chipping along the edges and body of the two amphorae. One amphora retains both handles, while the other shows a missing handle. Small losses and nibbles are also visible along the rims and body. No obvious repairs detected by visual inspection alone. Prospective buyers are advised to examine the photographs, which are part of the description.
Shipping
Professional and careful packaging with materials appropriate to the object's fragility. Tracked shipping.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Ceramics type
Majolica
Title additional information
hand-decorated
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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