Varnished Earth Gourd - Saintonge, 17th Century.

GOURD in the shape of a barrel with two handles, filling hole and teat, in manganese glazed salmon earth, green, blue, pale yellow, decorated in relief, on the body, with coats of arms of ... with three lilies of ... and a cord of... laid in a strip, and on the right side, of a mask with a collar.
Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.5 x 15.5 cm.
SAINTONGE, 17th century

Crack at the back extending to the left side and restored pacifier.
Bibliography:
“Potiers de Saintonge” Edition of the national museums, 1976
"The art of glazed earth” Edition of the national ceramic museum, 2000

********************************************************
To access my tutorials related to pewters as well as my calendar of public sales, visit my   website: http://www.commenchal-expert-etains.com

********************************************************

GUARANTEE

Former professor at IDETH (Institute of Technical and Historical Studies of the Art Object)
Former professor at the EAC (School of Art and Communication)
Former member of the UFE (French Union of Experts)
Expert specialist in pewter for more 40 years I guarantee the object is authentic described above.
A detailed descriptive invoice accompanied by a photograph will be given to the purchaser on request.

PAYMENT

- By French check payable to COMMENCHAL Jean-Claude
- By bank transfer payable to COMMENCHAL Jean-Claude
IBAN: FR76 3002 7160 2700 0206 4620 173
BIC: CMCIFRPP
- By Paypal transfer to    jc.commenchal@orange.fr

SHIPPING

Shipment to France by “Colissimo” tracked within a maximum of 48 hours. With recommendation and insurance on request. Postal transport is offered to metropolitan France.
Sending to the whole world in "Colissimo" recommended. With insurance on request. To know the shipping costs to Europe or the whole World, click on "Buy online" and select your country, or contact me by email.

ASK A QUESTION

French-speaking buyers: by phone or email.
Non-French-speaking buyers: exclusively by email.

*********************************************