Three-lobed, single-mouthed jug (1) - Maiolica
Single-handled jug with trilobed rim with cobalt blue relief decoration typical of the productions of the so-called “zaffera a rilievo” (relief-moulded majolica) of the 14th century. It has a gothic letter ‘G’ in the middle. Perfectly preserved, apart from small chips, as can be seen from the photos. Manufacturing area: Tuscia, Viterbo area. The object was purchased about 30 years ago at the antique market in Lucca.
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Single-handled jug with trilobed rim with cobalt blue relief decoration typical of the productions of the so-called “zaffera a rilievo” (relief-moulded majolica) of the 14th century. It has a gothic letter ‘G’ in the middle. Perfectly preserved, apart from small chips, as can be seen from the photos. Manufacturing area: Tuscia, Viterbo area. The object was purchased about 30 years ago at the antique market in Lucca.