This large ceramic container, produced by the Italian manufacturer Mancer in the 1960s, draws attention with a form inspired by the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon. The glossy, ivory-white surface is adorned with deep burgundy vertical stripes and hand-painted yellow garlands alongside stylized red linework. The base is encircled by a twisted red-and-white rope motif, while the rounded, well-proportioned body is topped with a pointed finial on the removable lid. Measuring 27.5 × 18 cm, the container’s high-shine glaze enhances the vibrancy of its colors and the smoothness of the ceramic. It is in good condition, with minor glaze chips visible along the edges—traces of age and use that do not affect the integrity of the piece. The form of this container evokes the spirit of 1960s Italian modernism, when tradition mingled with playful imagination and a touch of theatrical flair. The ceramic balloon seems to recount an era of optimism and dreams of travel—a balloon drifting over the Italian landscape, embodying both everyday ritual and festive fantasy. The hand-painted garlands recall the joy of lively festivals, while the lustrous glaze captures light like a morning sunbeam in a Mediterranean interior. This container can serve as a striking accent atop a sideboard or console in a mid-century modern living space, and equally complements an eclectic
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Height18 cm
Width27 cm
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Width27 cm
Height18 cm
Weight1 kg
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