Polychrome Majolica Pitcher – Liguria Region, 18th Centurypolychrome Majolica Pitcher – Liguria Region

Polychrome Majolica Jug – Ligurian Region, 18th Century
An interesting 18th-century polychrome majolica jug, made in the Ligurian region, likely in Savona or Albissola.
The jug features an elegant globular body, a tall flared neck, a pronounced spout, and a contoured side handle.
The decoration, hand-painted in vibrant polychrome hues of blue, yellow-orange, green, and manganese, depicts a figure in 18th-century attire on the front, while the back features stylized plant and floral motifs.
Particularly interesting is the spontaneity of the painting, characterized by rapid and lively brushstrokes, which lend the object a remarkable decorative charm.
The slightly ivory-colored white glaze exhibits the characteristic irregularities typical of antique ceramic production.
A delightful example of the 18th-century Ligurian majolica tradition, appreciated both for its distinctive shape and the vibrancy of its decoration.
Period: 18th centuryOrigin: Italy, Liguria region, likely Savona or AlbissolaMaterial: Polychrome majolicaDimensions: Height 20 cm, width 20 cm
It shows signs of age and small chips in the glaze, consistent with its period.