Antique Bolognese Terracotta Chalice Vases, Set of 2

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A beautiful pair of antique terracotta vases from Bologna, made from pale Galestro terracotta. The vases were hand-modeled without the … Read more A beautiful pair of antique terracotta vases from Bologna, made from pale Galestro terracotta. The vases were hand-modeled without the aid of a "form" and partially developed using the colombina technique. The upper portion features a crown of simplified ovules, 19 ovules. The exterior of the vase's basin is decorated with 11 laurel leaves. The base, which is a single piece with the vase, is decorated with 24 laurel pods facing downwards. The neck of the base rests on a two-tiered, ornate quadrilateral measuring 24 x 24 cm. An unusual and beautiful pair of truly antique vases.

Height 38 cm Weight 16 Kg Square base 24 X 24 External mouth diameter 40 cm internal diameter of the mouth 30 cm Maximum width 40 cm Manufacturing ancient manufactory from Bologna Material Light terracotta Internal depth of the vase 19 cm See less