This majolica jug, created in the 1920s by the CIMA workshop in Perugia, Italy, exemplifies the historicist and Renaissance Revival tendencies in early twentieth-century Italian decorative ceramics. Crafted in lustrous glazed ceramic, the jug displays a bulbous body with a wide belly, narrowing at the base and culminating in a pronounced spout. Its surface features a hand-painted maritime motif: a Renaissance-style sailing ship navigating stylized blue waves, set against a warm, creamy beige background. Accents of deep green on the handle and rim, rich blue geometric borders, and golden yellows on the ship and decorative bands provide a vivid chromatic composition. Both the upper and lower edges are adorned with geometric patterns in yellow, blue, and black, introducing a bold ornamental rhythm. The robust handle, rendered in shaded green, reinforces the maritime theme. Measuring 18 cm in height and 20 cm in width, the jug retains a glossy, undamaged surface. The condition is very good, with no visible chips, cracks, or notable wear; the glaze remains intact and lustrous. The form of the jug recalls the tradition of Italian Renaissance majolica, while the hand-painted sailing ship conjures a spirit of exploration and
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Height18 cm
Length20 cm
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Length20 cm
Height18 cm
Weight1 kg
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