An early Antwerp maiolica blue, yellow and white syrup jar with sgraffiato decor, 1540-1580

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This lot was sold on 2015-10-11 and is no longer available

An exceedingly rare type of Antwerp maiolica jug, this example stands out of the more known "a foglie" type like the lot before. The decoration on the penultimate blue scroll is applied in sgraffiato technique, a clear indication of early manufacture. The backside of the scrolls on which the supposed contents are noted, is enhanced by yellow painting.

Provenance: An important Flemish collection.

H: 21,5 cm


Condition report:
An important chip to the backside of the foot.
Restoration to the tip of the spout of ca. 1,8 cm.
The handle with 2 reglued breaks. One at the top, where the handle meets the body, one "in the middle of the curl".

Price incl. premium: € 19.125