CIRCA 1800, PERHAPS CERRETO SANNITA OR ARIANO IRPINO
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A South Italian maiolica holy water stoup
Circa 1800, perhaps Cerreto Sannita or Ariano Irpino
Pila dell' aqua santa, the fish-shaped body decorated in strong yellow, green and blue with flowerbranches and a cross, applied in relief with angels supporting a crown, the receptacle applied with a huge winged cherub's head (chipped)
37cm. (14 1/2 in.) high
Circa 1800, perhaps Cerreto Sannita or Ariano Irpino
Pila dell' aqua santa, the fish-shaped body decorated in strong yellow, green and blue with flowerbranches and a cross, applied in relief with angels supporting a crown, the receptacle applied with a huge winged cherub's head (chipped)
37cm. (14 1/2 in.) high