Antique Majolica Hunt Scene Pitcher

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A richly sculpted late 19th-century majolica pitcher featuring a beautifully modeled hound-form handle and high-relief pastoral hunting scene. The body … Read more A richly sculpted late 19th-century majolica pitcher featuring a beautifully modeled hound-form handle and high-relief pastoral hunting scene. The body depicts trees, rolling countryside, and game in detailed relief, while the upper register is adorned with grape clusters and vine motifs. The glaze transitions from deep inky blue at the neck to warm ochre and olive tones across the body, creating dimensional movement under light.

The handle is formed as a stylized hunting dog, curving elegantly from rim to shoulder — a sculptural detail that immediately elevates the piece. The combination of narrative relief and figural handle is characteristic of European majolica production, likely French or English, circa 1880–1900.

A strong statement piece for sporting interiors, equestrian homes, hunt lodges, or layered antique bar displays.

Era: Late 19th Century
Material: Glazed earthenware (majolica)
Condition: Antique; glaze variation and minor surface wear consistent with age.
Dimensions: 13” tall, 10”wide See less