Italian Blue and White Maiolica Tazza, Savona, circa 1690
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Description
A circa 1690 Italian maiolica shallow tazza of Savona manufacture having elaborately molded and pierced rim with reserves decorated allover in hand-painted underglaze blue florals and butterflies with central architectural scene. A wonderful example rare in this condition.
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More Information
Origin: Italy Period: Pre 18th Century Materials: Hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware Condition: Good. Condition considered excellent for age, material, and use. Very minor fine glaze lines and glaze losses at extremities typical of tin-glazed wares. Shallow loss to interior of footring. Creation Date: circa 1690 Styles / Movements: Delftware, Majolica, Baroque Patterns: Florals/Botanical Book References: Literature: Chilosi, Cecilia and Eliana Mattiauda (eds.) 'Bianco Blu', Milan, Skira, 2004, p. 94. Incollect Reference #: 740026 -
Dimensions
H. 2.38 in; Diam. 11.88 in; H. 6.05 cm; Diam. 30.18 cm;
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