Italian Faenza Majolica Pieces – Lidded Jar, Ashtray, and Trinket Box
This lot includes three hand-painted Faenza ceramic pieces, all decorated in traditional Italian maiolica style with colorful floral and geometric motifs. Each piece is marked on the underside, confirming origin from Faenza, Italy — a region renowned for its pottery since the Renaissance.
Includes:
Covered Jar (Signed “FAENZA” with workshop marks): Rounded form with domed lid, decorated with bold geometric leaf patterns in blue, green, yellow, and orange.
Round Ashtray (Signed “Neri Faenza”): Featuring a central floral bouquet and patterned border, with three cigarette rests.
Rectangular Trinket Box (Signed “Neri Faenza”): Floral decoration on lid and sides, hand-painted in vivid polychrome.
Dimensions (approx.)
Jar: 7 in W x 6 in H
Ashtray:
Trinket Box:
Markings:
Jar underside: “Faenza” with painter’s marks
Ashtray underside: “Neri Faenza”
Trinket Box underside: “Neri Faenza”
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