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Antique Italian Montelupo Majolica Renaissance Boccale Armorial Jug Pitcher 1600

About the Item

A very good antique Italian maiolica/majolica Renaissance armorial boccale or jug from the Montelupo area of Florence, circa 1600. Typical of the tin glazed earthernware of the time this very handsome jug having a cobalt blue ground, the cream colored top having a 'pinched' spout and a twin loop strap handle to the back. The body of the jug is decorated with a pair of stylised lions rampant, with a coronet or crown to the center above a fleur-de-lys style device, the coronet and fleur-de-lys design is repeated to the rear of the pair of lions. The jug having all over craquelure or crazing of the glaze, condition is very good indeed. Provenance; from an American private collection of early Europeran vernacular pottery.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Early 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1600
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition is very good indeed, no significant chips, cracks, losses or restoration.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-86581stDibs: LU4876137181452
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