Circa 1980 Neoclassical Mottahedah-Style Terraglia Bianca (Creamware) “Flower Box" Cachepot or Jardinière, Italy

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Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Note: Faux greens are not included.

Embodying an Italian sense of neoclassical rustic refinement, this lovely to … Read more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Note: Faux greens are not included.

Embodying an Italian sense of neoclassical rustic refinement, this lovely to look at “flower box” is perfectly sized to serve as a cachepot or jardinière, in or out of doors. Artfully handcrafted from terraglia bianca, the Italian version of creamware also known as creta all'uso inglese (earthenware in the English manner). Creamware is made from white clays combined with an amount of calcined flint. This body is the same as that used for salt-glazed stoneware, but it is fired to a lower temperature and glazed with lead to form a cream-colored earthenware. The white clays ensured a fine body and the addition of flint improves its resistance to thermal shock during firing, while flint added to the glaze helps prevent or minimize crazing. Its striking milk white hue with stylized feathery acanthus leaves and rinceaux branches accent a single shell motif in the upper center, front and back while resting delicately on four petite lion’s paw feet. Note, faux greens are not included. This beauty weighs 3 lbs. 8 oz. and measures as follows:

Overall: 14” x 5¾” x 5” W/D/H
Interior: 13” x 5½” x 4½”W/D/H

In excellent condition with age-appropriate wear. Minimal crazing on the interior; a few indiscernible nicks that are difficult to see on the lower exterior, none which affect its beauty or utility. This beauty was handcrafted in Northern Italy; makers mark (somewhat worn) on the underside.

A gorgeous cachepot or jardinière that will complement most any design sensibility and look fabulous in the spring, summer and fall overflowing with live (or faux) container flowers or greens such as petunias, fuchsias, English ivy, lobelias, snapdragon and so much more! Note, there is no drainage port.

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