A 16th century Castelli maiolica albarello, 1545-60 Possibly Pompei workshop
£17,500
Auction: 8 April 2009 at 11:30 BST
Description
of waisted cylindrical form, painted in blue, yellow, orange and green with a profile bust of a bearded balding man within a panel on a scrolling foliate ground with the inscription 'Conte Pru', with simple spirals and a central plant form in blue on the reverse
Dimensions
21.5cm high