Jar probably Italian, 16th or 17th century, the body with blue decoration on pale blue ground, inscribed "[A-DE-ACETOS]", strap handles with lion mask bosses, 15 in., lacking one strap handle, two large chips in base ring, other scattered minor chips and glaze losses including base rim, handles and bosses, other typical surface flaws, no body repairs found. Provenance: Private Collection lacking one strap handle, two large chips in base ring, other scattered minor chips and glaze losses including base rim, handles and bosses, other typical surface flaws, no body repairs found