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French 18th Century Faience Blue & White Apothecary Jar Now Mounted as a Lamp

Offered by: epoca

Description
the large and shapely krater-form urn (21.5" to top of ceramic) with short neck above a bulbous body flanked by lion mask handles over a waisted mid-section tapering to the base; fabricated of grey earthenware covered in a glossy white tin-glaze decorated overall with cobalt blue floral and foliate decoration featuring blank reserves on front and back inscribed with 'Mithridat', an elixir with semi-mythical origins, named after King Mithridates VI in the second century BC, who created this antidote to make himself immune to poisoning by his enemies

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	painted and glazed faience
Condition:	Good. good antique condition with overall crazing and rubbing; chips to rim and masks; professionally wired as a lamp with giltwood base
Creation Date:	18th Century
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5704
Incollect Reference #:	855958

Dimensions

W.	17 in;	H.	21.5 in;	D.	13 in;
W.	43.18 cm;	H.	54.61 cm;	D.	33.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

Epoca, located in San Francisco's Design Center neighborhood, blends eclectic 20th-century furnishings with traditional antiques and accessories for a truly unique collection. For more information, contact us at info@epocasf.com or call 415.864.6895.

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