Vase - Ceramic

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Annick van Itallie
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Estimate  € 300 - € 400
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Ceramic albarello pharmacy jar from Italy, circa 1950–1960, hand-painted in Sicilian maiolica style with a San Michele Archangel motif, craquelé finish, height with lid 23 cm, diameter 13 cm, height without lid 20 cm, in good used condition with small signs of age and stains.

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A small apothecary bottle, with stopper, a typical maiolica pharmacy vase historically used to contain spices, ointments, or medicines. The decoration depicts Saint Michael the Archangel in the act of defeating the demon, a decorative style common in Sicilian maiolica, particularly that of Sciacca or Caltagirone. The piece features a hand-painted craquelé finish with a height with stopper of 23 cm, a circumference of 13 cm, and a height without the stopper of 20 cm.

A small apothecary bottle, with stopper, a typical maiolica pharmacy vase historically used to contain spices, ointments, or medicines. The decoration depicts Saint Michael the Archangel in the act of defeating the demon, a decorative style common in Sicilian maiolica, particularly that of Sciacca or Caltagirone. The piece features a hand-painted craquelé finish with a height with stopper of 23 cm, a circumference of 13 cm, and a height without the stopper of 20 cm.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
23 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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