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Antique 19th century Italian Majolica olive oil storage jar with a hand-painted heraldic shield featuring two winged lions and a …
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Antique 19th century Italian Majolica olive oil storage jar with a hand-painted heraldic shield featuring two winged lions and a crown. A beautifully executed example from the Montelupo / Faenza region, dating approximately 1860–1900.
This large, impressive jar was wheel-thrown and finished with classic tin glaze and Renaissance revival decoration. The short pouring spout and dual side handles indicate its original use as an orciolo—a vessel for storing and dispensing olive oil or wine. The designs include vibrant scrollwork in ochre, cobalt blue, and green, and a central coat of arms flanked by stylized flourishes.
SIZE
• Height: approx. 20 in (50 cm)
• Width (handle to handle): approx. 15–16 in
• Large, display-worthy scale
FEATURES
• Genuine 19th century Italian majolica
• Hand-painted heraldic crest (two winged lions, crown)
• Short spout for oil/wine dispensing
• Wheel-thrown interior grooves visible
• Tin-glaze surface with natural age
• Rich Renaissance revival colors
• No modern markings (correct for period pieces)
A rare and authentic 19th-century Italian decor piece—ideal for collectors, interior designers, or Tuscan-style homes.
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- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 16ʺD × 19ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Condition. No Chips or Cracks. Excellent Condition. No Chips or Cracks. less
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