Rare 17th Century earthenware double-handled urn, used for storing walnut oil. Discovered on an underwater dive, in a sealed shipping container off the coast of Marseille. With strong emerald green glaze. Provenance: Languedoc, France. Dimensions: H 10" x W 11" x D 8" Condition: Wear consistent with age, use, and exposure to salt water; including small nicks and chips, a few losses to glaze, and darkening to interior from walnut oil.

All the items in this auction remain at our Gallery in Norwalk, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up in the time frame of Friday, April 29th - Friday, May 6th, 9am-5pm, WEEKDAYS. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.