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19th Century Large Italian Tuscan Wabi Sabi Terracotta Jar

$3,441.99
£2,500
€2,944.62
CA$4,715.36
A$5,232.09
CHF 2,740.68
MX$64,159.42
NOK 34,860.50
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DKK 21,959.91
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About the Item

A substantial late 19th century terracotta wine/oil jar from Tuscany. Heavily patinated with characterful losses throughout but retaining a stylised Medusa mask and further grotesque mask beneath. Inscribed with the date of production. Italian, 1884.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1884
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Note: Small loss as photographed, does not detract.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6695243791092

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