This postmodern Italian bookmark from the 1980s is crafted in 800 silver, featuring a precisely cut rectangular outline with the distinctive silhouette of a pointing hand—a motif synonymous with visual irony and graphic wit typical of the era. The matte, cool-toned silver surface is enhanced by fine scratches and irregular natural patina, attesting to its vintage authenticity and artisanal precision. Free of decorative accents and color, the design embodies Italian postmodern minimalism: subtle, rhythmic notches at the corners and the flat, unwavering silhouette define its character. The bookmark is fashioned from a single piece of silver, with crisp contours and no visible joints or fittings, ensuring consistency and clarity of form. Its state of preservation is very good—apart from minor wear and aging, there are no structural damages or distortions.The form of this small object tells a playful story from the 1980s, a decade when everyday items were reimagined as design statements. The pointing hand—almost a citation from iconography or comic art—visually directs the user and underlines the bookmark’s function, while simultaneously introducing postmodern visual irony. Subtle surface abrasions and accentuated patina imbue it with layered character; it seems to suggest that even the mundane can be a canvas for the interplay between function and playful aesthetics.The bookmark can be paired with a thick, artistic notebook, traditional stationery, or a minimalist paper accessory set; placed among lacquered metal or enamel organizers, it asserts its postmodern lineage and collectible, understated wit. It integrates well atop a pale wood desk in modern interiors, or amidst
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Height4.5 cm
Width2.6 cm
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Width2.6 cm
Height4.5 cm
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