1700s Early Majolica Planter wPedestal Chinoiserie Start Price USD 5,555.55 Current Price USD 5,555.55 Time Left 15 days 8 hours 11 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 26, 2008 End Time Sunday, January 25, 2009 Location Spring, Texas See more about '1700s Early Majolica Planter wPedestal Chinoiserie' Description 1700s Early Majolica Planter w Pedestal Chinoiserie Look at this ! Don't miss it! Here is a very rare and desirable find. It is a large majolica planter which sits on its original majolica pedestal columnIt is an early piece of English Majolica, dating back to the ea./mid. 1700sImitates Oriental patterns, especially seen in the depicted cranes and storks, and in the style of the treesThe other interesting thing is that on the bottom front of the pedestal there is a niche, which is directly influenced by eastern patterns, and could be regarded as an AltarThe main color is dark blueA polychrome glaze over an earthenware body was usedThe planter and stand are original to each otherThis is an original period item, NOT a later reproduction of any kind!!!Measurements: Approx. 41.5" high on the pedestal, the planter itself is 14" high x 13.25" top diameterCondition: VG+ overall, no major issues, fine crackelure developed over centuries. Slight blemishes, consistent with the age, all seen on the photosPlease e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better idea about this beautiful piece We Will Combine Shipping When Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome Please take a look at the other items we have on sale now. Click here to visit our other auctions! Please, visit our eBay Store! We will add new listings at least once weekly, so be sure to drop in! You never know what you might find! If you do not agree with any price, let us know your suggestion. We guarantee not to pass up any reasonable offer! Also, if you are not sure about an item, feel free to ask us as many questions, as you want!     Buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost.  No handling charges. We accept personal checks, money orders and credit cards through PayPal     We describe the items with the best of our knowledge and ability, so to avoid any misunderstanding, and in case of any doubt, please e-mail us. We will be glad to answer all your questions and to provide additional photos and information Take a look at the other items we have for sale now and please keep visiting Thank you! Get Skype and call me for free.     Powered by eBay Turbo Lister                                               Powered by eBay Turbo Lister   Place a Bid!