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Italian late 15th century pottery (severe-style)

At the end of the 15^th century, when potters from Spain and the Middle East brought their techniques to Italy, new vibrant colors were added to the Italian color palate. Bright regular designs and religious motifs were typical of this period. Designs included the Spanish leaf and flower, the Persian palmetto, peacock eyes (oriental influence) and gothic foliage.

	IHS Jug $60.00 Faenza, late 15^th century This jug was inspired by one in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. On the front is the Greek monogram, IHS, which stands for Jesus. The monogram became more popular after the twelfth century when St. Bernard insisted much on devotion to the “Holy name of Jesus”. This type of religious motif was very common and heavily exported. It was believed that the monogram brought a blessing to the feast table. Source: Five Centuries of Italian Majolica. Giuseppe Liverani:1960, MaGraw-Hill book company, Inc
Small peacock jug $45.00 Florence, late 15^th century Peacock eyes are a typical motif of the 15^th century used alone or in combination with other designs on both jars and jugs. Source: Storia della maiolica di Firenze e del contado secoli XIV e XV, 2 vols. Galeazzo Cora, 1973, Florence.
	Peacock pharmacy jar $55.00 Faenza, late 15^th century The jar on which this one is based is a spectacular example of a peacock eye design. Source: Five Centuries of Italian Majolica. Giuseppe Liverani: 1960, MaGraw-Hill book company, Inc.
Divided border bowl $55.00 Deruta, c. 1495-1520 Borders on Deruta bowls and plates are frequently segmented This decorative format is common and occurs on numerous Deruta dishes and plates of a variety of shapes. ($50.00) Source: Italian maiolica and incised slipware in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Julia E. Poole; 1995, University of Cambridge
	Peacock eye bowl $45.00 c. 1500-1550, Deruta I have seen several different examples of blue and yellow peacock eye bowls similar to this one. Source: Italian maiolica and incised slipware in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Julia E. Poole; 1995, University of Cambridge. Papge 171
Larger peacock jug $55.00 Florence, late 15^th century Peacock eyes are a typical motif of the 15^th century used alone or in combination with other designs on both jars and jugs. Source: Storia della maiolica di Firenze e del contado secoli XIV e XV, 2 vols. Galeazzo Cora, 1973, Florence.