Early 15th Century Orvieto Jug with Mythical Beast

18th Century Absinthe infusion Albarello or Wet Drug Jar, Interesting Rare Jar. Historical Repairs. Circa 1760.

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Ewers By Samuel Alcock & Co Porcelain ovoid shape ewer with loop handle, both ewers decorated with greek style decoration of palmettes and scrolls. ...

Striking ceramic Neo-Renaissance Rubboli pitcher vase features cobalt, red and gold Lustre majolica glaze decoration. Hand-painted decor follows the traditional shape of the piece, with abstract pattern accentuating the base and the top of the vase, and motifs of mythical beasts surrounding central medallion with another mythical creature. The vase is marked on the bottom; the mark "A.R. Italy" dates the piece to 1936-1975. We are offering a large sculptural vase, decorated n the same style, also by Alberto Rubboli, in a separate listing; the vases can be displayed together for a stunning presentation. The vase is a striking example of the revival of the magnificent Italian Renaissance decoration of the 16th century. In late 19th century the collecting craze for Renaissance majolica, especially lusterware, prompted the Italian potters to hunt for the secret formulas that were lost four hundred years earlier. Studios owned by such ceramicists as Cantagalli, Molaroni, Rubboli, Santarella, and others attempted to duplicate antique lusterware pieces for the general public. Each studio developed their own closely guarded formulation. In 1870s Paolo Rubboli...

Zsolnay, Hungary. Large ceramic jug with eosin glaze modelled with foliage. Mid-20th century. In perfect condition. Marked. Measuring: H 30 x D 1...