Details

This delightful orcio is from an Impruneta estate collection, and whilst there is no visible potters stamp to date it by, all pieces in the collection pre-date 1920 so will be some 100 years+ old.

The mouth is wide compared to others in the collection, and the handles are placed high, giving it a more slender look to the more round-bellied olive jars. The interior has remains of a glaze, so most probably used as a vessel before being placed in the gardens as an ornament for all to enjoy. It is a lovely looking piece with moss growth and natural ageing, particularly around the floral boss and geometric decoration.