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Deruta - 17th Century - Wine Jug Decorated With Figures In Compendiario
DERUTA - Italy
Mid-17th Century
Circa 1640-1650
Ref.: FC - W 014
Tin-glazed earthenware wine jug with gadrooned body
Pronounced foot Decoration of two figures surmounted by a radiant dove
Pure white slip Compendiario decoration *
Cobalt blue, iron red, copper green or chrome yellow, manganese brown
Scroll handle, adorned with a knob
Piece in very good condition - no restoration
Formerly in the GIALDI collection, Pavia, Italy
** Compendiario decoration:
The "compendiario" decoration, typical of the 17th century, serves to highlight the thick, opaque white glaze on which it is painted. It adorns the pieces with figures, putti, coats of arms, wreaths of leaves and flowers. It is characterized by a quick or succinct execution, enhanced with touches of red, blue, yellow, manganese, or green oxides, depending on the proportions of oxides used when painting the piece before firing. In Italian, "compendiare" means to summarize.
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Mid-17th Century
Circa 1640-1650
Ref.: FC - W 014
Tin-glazed earthenware wine jug with gadrooned body
Pronounced foot Decoration of two figures surmounted by a radiant dove
Pure white slip Compendiario decoration *
Cobalt blue, iron red, copper green or chrome yellow, manganese brown
Scroll handle, adorned with a knob
Piece in very good condition - no restoration
Formerly in the GIALDI collection, Pavia, Italy
** Compendiario decoration:
The "compendiario" decoration, typical of the 17th century, serves to highlight the thick, opaque white glaze on which it is painted. It adorns the pieces with figures, putti, coats of arms, wreaths of leaves and flowers. It is characterized by a quick or succinct execution, enhanced with touches of red, blue, yellow, manganese, or green oxides, depending on the proportions of oxides used when painting the piece before firing. In Italian, "compendiare" means to summarize.
Shipping via secure Colissimo :
France: €15.
Europe or the rest of the world: Please contact us.
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