English and European Ceramics and Glass - 23 May 2017
A Savona maiolica albarello 1st half 18th century
A Savona maiolica albarello 1st half 18th century, of dumbbell form, inscribed in blue with ' Car do Santo' between stylized floral borders, a short rim crack, 18.5cm.
The inscription probably refers to Carduus Sanctus or Blessed Thistle, used as a digestive stimulant or purifying tonic.