A tasteful ceramic vase from the 18th century

Giacomo Boselli Maiolica Albarello with Rocchetto shape, front cartouche with inscription Ung. Camphor tree, Savona 18th century. The cartouche, like the background of the entire vase, has a berrettino-colored background, that is blue and white, typical for apothecary vases, with shading in Sienese yellow. The albarello by Jacques Boselli (1744–1808) dates from the late 18th century. It features a neck with a rolled opening, a narrowing cylindrical base, a baluster-shaped body decorated with flying birds, a castle in the background, and a female figure between two trees.

The instrument is in good condition, with only minor chips on the edges of the base and neck. The bottom bears the signature Jacques Boselli.

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