Keramisk apotekskrukke, firkantet kartouche

The hand-painted details on this square jar are even more striking in person, the blue and yellow cartouche pattern pops beautifully against the cream glaze. It's become the centerpiece of my living room shelf, and guests always ask where I found it.

It’s heavier than I expected, which actually makes it feel like a real piece of history on my shelf. The square cartouche shape is so distinctive, and the hand-painting detail really pops against the ceramic glaze.

The hand-painting is what sold me—each brushstroke on the square cartouche feels intentional, like a tiny piece of Florentine history on my shelf. It’s heavier than I expected, which makes it feel properly substantial, and the contemporary twist on the classic albarello shape fits right in with my m