Antique Majolica-Style Textured Floral Vase With Ram Head Handles

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A striking antique earthenware vase featuring hand-applied florals in soft pastel tones and a unique gritty “sand” texture on the … Read more A striking antique earthenware vase featuring hand-applied florals in soft pastel tones and a unique gritty “sand” texture on the body. The rim and twin ram-style handles are glazed in creamy white with hand-painted blue dot details, contrasting beautifully against the roughened base.

The front is richly decorated with relief daisies and wildflowers, each petal hand-painted in soft pinks, blues, and greens, showcasing the artisanal craftsmanship of early majolica production. The back remains unadorned, highlighting the sculptural animal handles and organic form.

A single painted mark on the underside (a simple reddish “X” or maker’s stroke) suggests a small studio or regional pottery origin, common to late-Victorian and early continental majolica.

This piece makes a wonderful statement vase, shelf display, or console accent for a cottage-romantic or Grandmillennial-style interior. See less