An Italian earthenware and polychrome glazed vase, dated 1714 possibly 19th century

the ovoid double-handled body bearing the Medici coat-of-arms to the front and dated 1714, raised on associated polychrome painted stand, carved with acanthus leaves and acorns, Baroque, early 18th century

The vase in good general condition with some smaller glaze and rim chips, one larger chip to the upper rim (ca. 3.5 by 2cm.), some glaze abrasion especially to the rims and moulded parts, some smaller and larger glazeless imperfections, hairline cracks to the lower section close to the foot rim, some craquelé to the glaze, the interior with water damages. The stand in overall good condition with wear and small losses to the polychrome, some dryness cracks, one corner with small chip, the top with water damage.
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With coat-of-arms of Cosimo III de' Medici (1642-1723), Grand Duke of Tuscany from 1670 until his death.