Florentine Terracotta of Impruneta Storage Jar with Paterae c. 17th Century

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Florentine Terracotta of Impruneta Storage Jar with Paterae c. 17th CenturyA classically sculpted huge terracotta olive oil storage jar from Impruneta, Florence c. 17th Century. This stunning jar has two shaped handles atop two paterae and inner red ochre glazing. The paterae is an ornamental circular or oval bas relief disc, here representing the heraldry of the Italian Noble family the jars would have been created for with initials and ornamental logo. The jar has a wonderful patinated surface, the passage of time evident

Structurally sound and beautifully patinated

Sat in a regal recumbent pose

With centuries of wear

The 1900 Sabatino “Catalogue Illustré” in regards to their collection of bronzes that “ [this] is absolutely the first and most complete of its kind

Around the knop is a tumble of writhing Salamanders hypnotically whirling in synchronisation

and named after Carlton House

Made from “found” timber

The heraldic shaped mirror is topped with an extravagant naturalistic shell crested top

tabernacles and frames

It’s not often we find a pair of urns of this scale

A pair of exceptionally fine and rare polychrome Venetian Angels

Delight your guests with this unique dining centerpiece