Pot (2) - Ceramic
04
days
17
hours
10
minutes
35
seconds
Current bid
€ 5
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Anna Hue-Roques
Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
 | €5 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €4 | |
 | €3 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 139085 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Two hand-painted Italian maiolica apothecary ceramic vessels from Faenza (Italy), dating to ca. 1950–1960, comprising a larger lidded jar and a smaller covered pouring vessel, in white and green with ochre and brown accents and Latin pharmaceutical inscriptions SALVIA OFF. and POTIO PLUMB., with the original Faenza label inside the larger piece, both in very good to good vintage condition with minor wear and the smaller lid restored.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
A charming pair of hand-painted Italian apothecary ceramic vessels from Faenza, renowned for its centuries-old tradition of artistic ceramics. Executed in the classic maiolica style, the pieces are decorated in elegant shades of green, ochre and brown with stylised acanthus foliage, botanical ornaments and traditional Latin pharmaceutical inscriptions.
The larger lidded jar bears the inscription “SALVIA OFF.”, referring to Salvia officinalis (common sage), while the smaller covered pouring vessel is marked “POTIO PLUMB.”, a historical pharmaceutical designation once used in European apothecaries. Their refined silhouettes and hand-painted decoration faithfully evoke the appearance of traditional pharmacy containers.
The original Faenza – Ceramica Decorée a Mano label remains preserved inside one of the vessels, confirming its handcrafted Italian origin.
The larger jar is preserved in very good vintage condition with only minor signs of age and use. The smaller pouring vessel remains in good vintage condition, its lid has been restored after an old crack and displays visible restoration, while the body itself remains in very good condition. Both pieces show light wear consistent with age.
A beautiful decorative pair for collectors of Italian maiolica, apothecary ceramics or traditional European pharmacy ware.
Height — 28; 38 cm
Top diameter — 9.8; 12.5 cm
Base diameter — 11; 12.3 cm
Circumference — 44; 52 cm
A charming pair of hand-painted Italian apothecary ceramic vessels from Faenza, renowned for its centuries-old tradition of artistic ceramics. Executed in the classic maiolica style, the pieces are decorated in elegant shades of green, ochre and brown with stylised acanthus foliage, botanical ornaments and traditional Latin pharmaceutical inscriptions.
The larger lidded jar bears the inscription “SALVIA OFF.”, referring to Salvia officinalis (common sage), while the smaller covered pouring vessel is marked “POTIO PLUMB.”, a historical pharmaceutical designation once used in European apothecaries. Their refined silhouettes and hand-painted decoration faithfully evoke the appearance of traditional pharmacy containers.
The original Faenza – Ceramica Decorée a Mano label remains preserved inside one of the vessels, confirming its handcrafted Italian origin.
The larger jar is preserved in very good vintage condition with only minor signs of age and use. The smaller pouring vessel remains in good vintage condition, its lid has been restored after an old crack and displays visible restoration, while the body itself remains in very good condition. Both pieces show light wear consistent with age.
A beautiful decorative pair for collectors of Italian maiolica, apothecary ceramics or traditional European pharmacy ware.
Height — 28; 38 cm
Top diameter — 9.8; 12.5 cm
Base diameter — 11; 12.3 cm
Circumference — 44; 52 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
0 g
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Colour
Green, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Diameter
0 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
