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Majolika-Apothekerflasche

Auf der Rückseite ist ein büßender Heiliger zu sehen, der sich mit einem Stein an die Brust schlägt und in der anderen Hand ein Kruzifix hält. Bemalung in Blau, Mangan, Rot, Gelb, Weiß und Grün. Rest. (9300069)


Maiolica drug bottle

Height: 22 cm.
Diameter: 15.5 cm.
Venice, 16th century.

The reverse medallion depicts a penitent Saint striking his chest with a stone and holding a crucifix in the other hand. Painted in blue, manganese, red, yellow, white and green. Restored.

Literature:
For a similarly decorated syrup jar from the workshop of Domenico da Venezia, see Christie's catalogue, Italian Ceramic Art. 1400-900, London, 22nd April 2008, Lot 28.
For a similarly decorated albarello from the workshop of Domenico da Venezia, see Rainer G. Richter (ed.), Götter, Helden und Grotesken. Das Goldene Zeitalter der Majolika, Munich, 2006, p. 200, no. 156. The treatment of the faces and simple design of the frames is particularly close to that of the present vase.