Storage or pharmacy jar with cherubs' heads
Maker
North-central Italy, perhaps Pesaro (ceramicist)
circa 1490-1500 (active)
Formerly attributed to
Italy (North-central) late 15th century (ceramicist)
circa 1490-1500 (Life dates)
circa 1490-1500 (active)
Formerly attributed to
Italy (North-central) late 15th century (ceramicist)
circa 1490-1500 (Life dates)
Title
Storage or pharmacy jar with cherubs' heads
Date of Production
circa 1490 - 1500
Medium
tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Height: 34.5 cm
Accession Number
O.1966.GP.145
Mode of Acquisition
Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Label Text
This large storage jar is one of the earliest pieces of maiolica, or tin-glazed earthenware, in the Courtauld’s collection. It is decorated with four heads of cherubs, along with other allusions to love, such as a bow and arrow, heart and flame.
Typical of Faenza is the stylised floral pattern on the neck and the trefoil cresting, seen above and beneath the band of cherubs.
Typical of Faenza is the stylised floral pattern on the neck and the trefoil cresting, seen above and beneath the band of cherubs.
Provenance
Acquired by Thomas Gambier-Parry, probably after 1875; by descent to Mark Gambier-Parry; Gambier-Parry Bequest 1966
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