Rare 18th-Century Savona Polychrome Maiolica Apothecary Wet Drug Jar (Stagnone) For Sale

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Rare 18th-Century Savona Polychrome Maiolica Apothecary Wet Drug Jar (Stagnone):
$2400.00

Title: Rare 18th-CenturySavona Polychrome Maiolica Apothecary Wet Drug Jar (Stagnone) –Melchiore Conrado Workshop

An exceptional and beautifully preserved museum-quality Italian maiolica pharmacy jar (stagnone) dating from the late 17th to early 18th century, crafted in the renowned ceramic center of Savona, Liguria.

Form & Function: This classic wet drug vessel features a bulbous body, a slender pedestaled foot, an applied strap handle, and an integrated pouring spout. The interior is cleverly engineered with a central sediment well designed to trap dregs while allowing clear liquid to pour smoothly from the spout intake.
Decoration & Palette: The jar is decorated in a vibrant polychrome (ceramica policroma) style, showcasing bold orange-red floral medallions—featuring the highly sought-after rosso di Savona pigment—framed by vivid blue cornflowers and rich green foliage.
Inscription: The front features exquisite, hand-painted gothic calligraphic script reading \"di Ninfia\", denoting its original historical use for storing Sciroppo di Ninfia (Syrup of Water Lily), a famous calming sedative syrup used in early modern European pharmacies.
Maker\'s Mark: The underside of the base bears a hand-painted underglaze blue mark depicting the crowned crest and star of the City of Savona, flanked by the workshop initials \"C\" and \"M\", explicitly attributing this piece to the master workshop of Melchiore Conrado Packing & Shipping Terms:
- Domestic Buyers: Due to the extreme rarity and fragile nature of this 300-year-old artifact, a flat shipping fee is applied. The item will be professionally double-boxed and shipped via tracked courier with Full Value Insurance and Physical Signature Confirmation Required upon delivery.
- International Buyers: Global shipping is proudly offered through the International Shipping (eIS) program. Please note that to comply with cross-border customs regulations, logistics staff will securely open, inspect, and safely repackage this item at the domestic US hub prior to international air export.

Rare 18th-Century Savona Polychrome Maiolica Apothecary Wet Drug Jar (Stagnone) For Sale

Rare 18th-Century Savona Polychrome Maiolica Apothecary Wet Drug Jar (Stagnone): $2400.00

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