An Italian Colonnata majolica amphora, early 20th century, with scrolling snake form twin handles to the neck, decorated with Classical motifs to a cobalt blue ground, with centrally placed cartouche with cherub mask featuring a mythical beast...
An Italian Colonnata majolica amphora, early 20th century, with scrolling snake form twin handles to the neck, decorated with Classical motifs to a cobalt blue ground, with centrally placed cartouche with cherub mask featuring a mythical beast, with maker's mark to the underside, 46.5cm high
One handle has been broken off and re-glued in place, with cracks and adhesive residue visible from the repair. The same handle has an area of lost glaze. Small losses to glaze in other areas.
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An Italian Colonnata majolica amphora, early 20th century, with scrolling snake form twin handles to the neck, decorated with Classical motifs to a cobalt blue ground, with centrally placed cartouche with cherub mask featuring a mythical beast, with maker's mark to the underside, 46.5cm high
One handle has been broken off and re-glued in place, with cracks and adhesive residue visible from the repair. The same handle has an area of lost glaze. Small losses to glaze in other areas.