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Crafted by the esteemed IMA (Ceramiche Artistiche) workshop in Montelupo Fiorentino, this piece is a masterclass in traditional Italian pottery.
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Crafted by the esteemed IMA (Ceramiche Artistiche) workshop in Montelupo Fiorentino, this piece is a masterclass in traditional Italian pottery.
The jar features a vibrant, wrap-around fruit motif centered by an elegant cartouche labeled "Acqua di Mele" (Apple Water), rendered in a classic palette of sun-drenched yellows, deep blues, and earthy reds. Its substantial scale and graceful double-handled silhouette make it an ideal focal point for a kitchen island, a rustic sideboard, or a curated bookshelf. This is not merely a vessel, but a storied piece of Italian craftsmanship that bridges the gap between historical apothecary traditions and modern farmhouse elegance.
Educational & Collector's Notes
• Regional Heritage: This jar originates from Montelupo Fiorentino, a town near Florence that has been a world-renowned center for tin-glazed earthenware (Majolica) since the Renaissance.
• The Maker: The IMA workshop (founded by artisans Ivo, Mauro, and Alberto) is celebrated for preserving the "Montelupo style," characterized by bold brushwork and rich, lead-free glazes.
• Apothecary Tradition: The inscription "Acqua di Mele" refers to an infused herbal water historically used in Italian pharmacies, making this a "Gallipot" or apothecary jar style intended for both utility and display.
• Artisanal Authenticity: Each jar is entirely handmade and hand-painted, as confirmed by the original maker’s label on the interior. Slight variations in the glaze and brushstroke are hallmarks of its authentic, non-industrial production.
• Condition & Size: Standing at a commanding 13 inches tall (lid included) this piece is a larger-than-average example of IMA’s work, offering significant "shelf presence" for collectors of European ceramics.
Small chip to the glaze on the spout.
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 13ʺH
- Styles
- Mediterranean
- Tuscan
- Period
- 2000 - 2009
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Small chip to the glaze on the spout. Small chip to the glaze on the spout. less
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