Maiolica medical lidded storage jar
Pesaro, Italy, circa 1780, of cylindrical form, white ground and with polychrome floral and foliage decoration, with further decoration of concentric blue circles, numbered A22 to the base, approximately 21cm high
Note: There is a similar jar in the Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection, object number A42571
Maiolica medical lidded storage jar
Pesaro, Italy, circa 1780, of cylindrical form, white ground and with polychrome floral and foliage decoration, with further decoration of concentric blue circles, numbered A22 to the base, approximately 21cm high
Note: There is a similar jar in the Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection, object number A42571
With signs of wear consistent with age and use. With chips. With firing imperfections. Old label attached to the interior of the lid.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 2nd Oct, 2024
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