Splendid ruby and gold lustre ceramic vase with side masks, decorated and signed SANTARELLI GUALDO TADINO.
Description:
Splendid ruby and gold lustre ceramic vase with side masks, decorated and signed SANTARELLI GUALDO TADINO. The vase features a rich polychrome decoration with mythological or historical scenes, with handles shaped as serpents and a foot adorned with similar motifs. The glaze shows a distinctive ruby lustre, likely enhanced with gold accents, characteristic of high-quality majolica from the period. The signature indicates its origin from a renowned ceramic workshop in Gualdo Tadino.