Decorative jug, white blue green yellow, ceramic, by C. Bernini, Italy, 1960s.
110 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 37563
This decorative ceramic jug, attributed to Claudio Bernini, exemplifies Italian craftsmanship from the 1960s. The vessel features a rounded, bulbous form with a short, gently flared neck and a pronounced pouring spout. Its handle, painted in deep cobalt blue, echoes the blue rim at the jug’s opening, accentuating its proportions. The primary color is a warm, off-white with a glossy finish, serving as a backdrop for hand-painted, expressive floral motifs: a large blue flower with a yellow center and green leaves dominates, complemented by additional blue and green decorative elements. The jug’s surface preserves the tactile quality of brushstrokes, while the glaze enhances the vibrancy of the colors and imparts a bold, decorative character. The piece remains in good vintage condition, with original hand-painted decoration and subtle signs of age such as minor discoloration and small glaze imperfections, characteristic of mid-century ceramics.The jug resonates with the spirit of 1960s Italian modernism: form and color intertwine in a joyful narrative of southern Europe. The hand-painted florals evoke sunlit gardens and the spontaneous touch of the artist, typical of Italian design of the era. Every layer of color and every irregularity in the glaze tells its own story—of domestic warmth, of the Italian love for color, and of utilitarian art that brings everyday pleasure.This jug can serve as a decorative accent placed on a shelf, sideboard, or console in the living room, or as a distinctive vase for fresh flowers. It would work well in mid-century modern and eclectic interiors, especially when paired with other mid-20th-century ceramics or simple, contemporary metal or glass forms. It is worth combining with warm
DIMENSION
Height15.8 cm
Width12 cm
Length12 cm
Dimension details
Length12 cm
Height15.8 cm
Width12 cm
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