Large Jar in Montelupo majolica, 17th century

Large jar with two dragon-shaped handles in Montelupo majolica with polychrome decoration in the center within a frame of ecclesiastical coats of arms surrounded by a garland of foliage and fruit. Large leaves and stylized flower tendrils in shades of blue on the back. In a small medallion under the handles are the initials LO, probably those of the patron.
Circa 1640-1660, mid-17th century.
Height: 34 cm.
Right handle in faience reattached, some enamel losses on the body and reinforcement of the base to straighten it.
See Fausto Berti, Storia della ceramica di Montelupo, nos. 264 and 265, p. 346 for a jar of the same style and p. 161 for information on the initials LO. 1999 Aedo srl, Montelupo Fiorentino.