{"product_id":"rare-antique-xl-19th-c-italian-majolica-olive-oil-jar-heraldic-lions-handpainted","title":"Rare Antique XL 19th C Italian Majolica Olive Oil Jar Heraldic Lions Handpainted","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAntique 19th century Italian Majolica olive oil storage jar with a hand-painted heraldic shield featuring two winged lions and a crown. A beautifully executed example from the Montelupo \/ Faenza region, dating approximately 1860–1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis large, impressive jar was wheel-thrown and finished with classic tin glaze and Renaissance revival decoration. The short pouring spout and dual side handles indicate its original use as an orciolo—a vessel for storing and dispensing olive oil or wine. The designs include vibrant scrollwork in ochre, cobalt blue, and green, and a central coat of arms flanked by stylized flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eSIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Height: approx. 20 in (50 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Width (handle to handle): approx. 15–16 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Large, display-worthy scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Genuine 19th century Italian majolica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Hand-painted heraldic crest (two winged lions, crown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Short spout for oil\/wine dispensing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Wheel-thrown interior grooves visible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Tin-glaze surface with natural age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• Rich Renaissance revival colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e• No modern markings (correct for period pieces)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA rare and authentic 19th-century Italian decor piece—ideal for collectors, interior designers, or Tuscan-style homes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallery1880","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51800528388377,"sku":"157475519199","price":1149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/5817\/5769\/files\/32_5175f7b8-8165-4c88-b5ed-a3e2da561269.jpg?v=1770009170","url":"https:\/\/gallery1880.com\/products\/rare-antique-xl-19th-c-italian-majolica-olive-oil-jar-heraldic-lions-handpainted","provider":"Gallery1880","version":"1.0","type":"link"}