Storage or pharmacy jar with cherubs' heads

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Maker

Unknown maker, north-central Italy (possibly Pesaro), late 15th century

Title

Storage or pharmacy jar with cherubs' heads

Date of Production

circa 1490-1500

Medium

tin-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

Height: 34.5 cm

Object Number

O.1966.GP.145

Mode of Acquisition

Gambier-Parry, bequest, 1966

Credit

Courtauld Gallery, 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.

Provenance

Acquired by Thomas Gambier-Parry, probably after 1875; by descent to Mark Gambier-Parry; Gambier-Parry Bequest 1966

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