Florentine Terracotta Impruneta Storage Jar With Paterae C. 17Th Century
Stock No
TERRAPAR
2021
- £3,300.00
- €3,918 Euro
- $4,360 US Dollar
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Item Description
A large, classically sculpted terracotta olive oil storage jar from Impruneta, Florence, dating to the 17th century.
This exquisite jar features two shaped handles resting above two paterae, with an inner red ochre glaze. The paterae are ornamental bas-relief discs, here depicting the heraldry of the Italian noble family for whom the jar was made, including initials and decorative logos. The jar boasts a beautifully patinated surface, with time's passage marked by cascading lichen on its smooth, weathered exterior.
Impruneta, located just south of Florence, Italy, is renowned for its highly sought-after Florentine terracotta, a tradition that dates back to the 14th century.
These olive oil jars evoke the warmth of Mediterranean climates, making them perfect for enhancing an Italian-inspired garden or adding a touch of traditional elegance to an English formal garden. They can be showcased as a solitary feature or grouped as a striking sculptural display.
Final image with Freya and second jar for scale.
Width: 61 cm (24.02″)
Height: 81 cm (31.89″)
Depth: 61 cm (24.02″)
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Dimensions
H: 81cm W: 61cm D: 61cm
Period
17th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44(0)7771 962494
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