Gerbing & Stephan - Jug - Majolica (glazed pottery) - Egyptian Revival Ewer






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An antique Egyptian Revival majolica ewer by Gerbing & Stephan (Bodenbach, Austria), dating from around 1880, in good, authentic condition with a tiny near-invisible chip on the nose, measuring 13 cm high, 13 cm wide and 11 cm deep and weighing 404 g.
Description from the seller
A beautiful and rare antique Egyptian Revival majolica pouring jug (ewer), made by the renowned Austrian-Bohemian manufacturer Gerbing & Stephan around 1880.
This museum-worthy object is a stunning example of 19th-century neostyle. The front features a beautifully detailed, three-dimensionally sculpted Sphinx or pharaoh’s face that flows smoothly into the handle. The body is richly decorated with stylized lotus flowers, fine wickerwork, and a winged serpent on the shoulder. The deep, glossy majolica colors (olive green, deep blue and terracotta) are typical for this period and manufacturer.
Specifications:
* Manufacturer: Gerbing & Stephan (Bodenbach, Austria/Czechoslovakia)
* Period: Circa 1880 (19th-century antique)
* Material: Majolica (glazed earthenware)
* Style: Egyptian Revival
* Mark on underside: Fully marked with the official factory stamp ‘G. & St.’, model number ‘3841 / Z’ and a blind stamp (circle with cross).
Condition:
The jug is in a beautiful, authentic antique condition. There is a minuscule, barely noticeable chip by the nose (see detail photo). Otherwise the object is entirely intact, with no cracks or old restorations. A wonderful and honest collectible piece.
Will be sent by registered/insured mail and packed with care.
A beautiful and rare antique Egyptian Revival majolica pouring jug (ewer), made by the renowned Austrian-Bohemian manufacturer Gerbing & Stephan around 1880.
This museum-worthy object is a stunning example of 19th-century neostyle. The front features a beautifully detailed, three-dimensionally sculpted Sphinx or pharaoh’s face that flows smoothly into the handle. The body is richly decorated with stylized lotus flowers, fine wickerwork, and a winged serpent on the shoulder. The deep, glossy majolica colors (olive green, deep blue and terracotta) are typical for this period and manufacturer.
Specifications:
* Manufacturer: Gerbing & Stephan (Bodenbach, Austria/Czechoslovakia)
* Period: Circa 1880 (19th-century antique)
* Material: Majolica (glazed earthenware)
* Style: Egyptian Revival
* Mark on underside: Fully marked with the official factory stamp ‘G. & St.’, model number ‘3841 / Z’ and a blind stamp (circle with cross).
Condition:
The jug is in a beautiful, authentic antique condition. There is a minuscule, barely noticeable chip by the nose (see detail photo). Otherwise the object is entirely intact, with no cracks or old restorations. A wonderful and honest collectible piece.
Will be sent by registered/insured mail and packed with care.
