A Dutch Delft blue and white albarello
18th century, marked for De Lampetkan
Decorated with a Laub und Bandelwerk cartouche upholding two peacocks separated by a fruitfilled basket above a winged cherub's head holding a cross, suspending floral garlands, inscribed Manna Canalett
16.5cm. (6 1/2 in.) high
Lot Essay
Manna Canalett for sugary juice exuded from the bark of the Manna Ash
See illustration on page 70
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