An Italian Maiolica Wet Drug Jar, 17th century, of ovoid for, inscribed in blue SIR DI MELAPPIA within foliate borders, 32cm high See illustration For a similar example attributed to Venice, see Bonhams, New Bond Street, 12 December 2012, lot 17, and for an example attributed to Montelupo see Sotheby's, Olympia, 6 October 2005, lot 2. Section of neck restored. 050220