Lot Essay
DIA.CAPTOLICONIS possibly for a purgative preparation made from various pulps, seeds of fennel and cucumber, rhubarb, liquorice and other ingredients.
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CIRCA 1520, DERUTA OR FIRENZE
Details
A Northern Italian maiolica waisted albarello
CIRCA 1520, DERUTA OR FIRENZE
Labeled DIA.CAPTOLICONIS within a rectangular cartouche surrounded by stylized scrolling foliage in blue, manganese-red, orange and yellow, the pinched base and neck enhanced with polychrome rings (chips to the rims, hairline cracks)
21 cm. high
CIRCA 1520, DERUTA OR FIRENZE
Labeled DIA.CAPTOLICONIS within a rectangular cartouche surrounded by stylized scrolling foliage in blue, manganese-red, orange and yellow, the pinched base and neck enhanced with polychrome rings (chips to the rims, hairline cracks)
21 cm. high
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