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Thoune Swiss Majolika Floral Pattern Musee Ceramique Jug

About the Item

A very stylish and decorative Swiss Thoune (Thun) majolika art pottery floral decorated jug dating from the latter 19th Century. The finely made terracotta bodied jug stands on a narrow round foot and is of wide rounded shape with a narrow funnel shaped neck and flat top with a long pointed pouring spout and flat top square angled handle applied to the side. The body of the jug is finely hand-painted with floral and stylized leaf design panels with fine floral detail around the neck and to the handle. The jug is painted in bright colors against a dark treacle glazed ground. The jug has an incised Thun mark to the base along with an Edelweiss floral mark and initials MC for Musée Céramique and is numbered 591/3. Provenance: Acquired from the UK Art Market. In good condition with light wear and very minor fritting associated with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Diameter: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CE1610680 1stDibs: LU1328236746022
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