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Bring old-world history to your table with this vintage Mediterranean majolica jug, hand painted with a crowned heraldic coat of arms of crescent moons, a castle tower and a gold fleur-de-lis.
WHO IT'S PERFECT FOR:
• Perfect for the pottery collector who loves Renaissance-style maiolica
• A memorable housewarming gift for a Tuscan or Mediterranean kitchen
• Ideal for the wine lover who serves table wine or water in a rustic pitcher
• A thoughtful Mother's Day or birthday present for a history or heraldry fan
• Great for decorators styling an old-world shelf, sideboard or mantel
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• One (1) hand-thrown, hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware jug
• Height: approx. 11 in; rim across spout approx. 5 in; base approx. 4.5 in
• Date of production: est. 1940s-1960s
• Mark: red painted cross on the unglazed base
• Condition: Good vintage, with all-over glaze crazing and light wear at the rim and base, as expected for its age. Please see all photos.
Keywords: Majolica, Heraldic, Coat of Arms, Italian Pottery, Spanish Ceramics, Talavera Style, Vintage Pitcher, Hand Painted, Artisan Pottery, Mediterranean Decor, Rustic European, Collectible Ceramic, Fleur de Lis, Medieval Style, Grandmillennial