Delftware/Ceramics >> 18th C Delft Tobacco Jar

An 18th Century Delft Tobacco Jar, the rounded rim, above a baluster shaped body, the jar mounted with masks, cast in relief and depicting young mens faces, the jar decorated with leaf and bowed ribbon reserves and the centre of the reserve titled 'Tabac de Paris'.
Complete iwth brass lid of spire form, rising to an acorn finial.

Height 15"
Diameter 9 1/2"

c 1760

Virtual pair is also available.