A rare and vibrant 19th-century hand-painted majolica pharmacy jar from Italy, marked Saccharum (Latin for sugar).
Traditionally used to store medicinal or culinary ingredients, this piece showcases classic Italian tin-glaze techniques, with floral and foliate motifs in vivid blue, green, and saffron hues.
There is an intensity of the glaze colours which have not faded with time.
Circa 1850
Origin: Likely Deruta or Faenza, Italy
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (majolica)
Condition: Very good antique condition; minor age-related wear consistent with use. It has a small crack (shown in photo) which does not detract from the beauty of this vintage piece.
