Majolica Ceramic Jug with Coat of Arms and Double-Headed Eagle by Dino Rofi for Santa Lucia, Siena, Italy, 1920s

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A magnificent majolica ceramic jug, entirely hand-crafted on a wheel, glazed and decorated by hand underglaze, signed under the base … Read more A magnificent majolica ceramic jug, entirely hand-crafted on a wheel, glazed and decorated by hand underglaze, signed under the base by the Santa Lucia factory in Siena, founded by Dino Rofi, dating back to the early 20th century.

The particularly bright cadmium yellow background is beautiful, enriched by hand-painted checkered decorations under the mouth and base (a type of decoration called "checkered," for which Dino Rofi is particularly well-known), and by oblique blue and black bands. This geometric decoration, along with the lines of the jug, recalls elements of Futurist style. The central decoration under the spout is also beautiful, consisting of a heraldic coat of arms with a double-headed eagle. Finally, note the slightly recessed banded handle, also decorated with blue and black lines on a wonderful, lustrous yellow background. The double-headed eagle typically symbolizes the union of two empires, with one head facing east and the other facing west. A rare and collectible piece.
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