Italian Maiolica vase, 17th century
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LOT 20
Italian Maiolica vase, 17th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 8 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 409
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
Italian Maiolica vase, 17th century
height: 24cm; diameter: 17cm
Provenance
Private Collection.
Notes
A type of tin-glazed earthenware first produced on the island of Majorca. The technique was transferred to Italy in the 12th century and later spread slowly throughout Europe. Now, even though several similar methods are used elsewhere in Europe, the term 'majolica' or 'maiolica' refers only to the tin-glazed pottery made in Italy. The white majolica tin glazes were decorated in blue, using cobalt.
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