A Portuguese Terracotta Olive Jar Butterfly Prints probably in its original frame

probably in its original frame

The chest now stands on later (1900) cabriole carved legs

making the inks himself from the costliest powders and the most expensive varnishes procurable and each specimen plate for the colourers painted by his wife

5 cm | Width: Approx 45

with entwined double circle back detail

A Portuguese Terracotta Olive Jar Butterfly Prints probably in its original frameA late 19th early 20th Century terracotta olive jar, now sitting on an iron support. It has a nice weathered patina and was once used for storing olive oil, olives and was known as a pithoi. Height: 80 cm Diameter: 62 cm Item Number: TD10015