An impressive large two handled Italian maiolica vase, late 19th Century, the ovoid body well painted with a biblical scene of two figures either side of a brazier before a group of soldiers, to the reverse a view of a mountain with buildings in the foreground, the green glazed twin snake loop handles with grotesque mask terminals, the circular foot with a cherub holding a shield, unmarked, height approx 72cm (majority of one handle missing, other minor faults).