Florentine Terracotta Impruneta Storage Jar with Paterae c. 17th Century

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Florentine Terracotta Impruneta Storage Jar with Paterae c. 17th CenturyA large, classically sculpted terracotta olive oil storage jar from Impruneta, Florence, dating to the 17th century. This exquisite jar features two shaped handles resting above two paterae, with an inner red ochre glaze. The paterae are ornamental bas relief discs, here depicting the heraldry of the Italian noble family for whom the jar was made, including initials and decorative logos. The jar boasts a beautifully patinated surface, with time's

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