A late 16th century 'berettino' ground Venice maiolica syrup jar
£1,000
Auction: 8 April 2009 at 11:30 BST
Description
of ovoid shape with a serpentine handle, decorated in the berettino style with dark blue oak leaves and plant scrolls and drug label 'OL.SCORPION' (scorpion oil), on pale blue ground
Dimensions
21cm high
Footnote
Literature:
See J. Rasmussen, 'Italienische Majolika', (Hamburg, 1984) p247, cat.165 for similar jar with similar decoration.