This set of five Italian ceramic vases from the 1960s embodies the essence of mid-century modern decorative arts. Crafted from smooth ceramic, their forms are classic and rounded, each with well-balanced proportions. The primary surface is a warm, light gray with a matte finish, serving as a backdrop for a dynamic pattern of hand-painted, irregular black lines. Small geometric accents in vivid hues—red, yellow, blue, and turquoise—are scattered across the vases, adding a playful, multicolored quality. The interiors contrast with glossy, pastel glazes in green and pink. The sizes vary (largest: 26 × 10 cm; smallest: 14 × 5 cm, 14 × 8 cm, 15 × 9.5 cm), creating a set that is cohesive yet visually diverse. The ceramic is smooth to the touch, with a subtle texture from the painted decoration. The vases are in good, original condition, displaying only minor scratches and normal signs of use, with no visible cracks or major damage.These vases echo the spirit of Italian modernism in the 1960s, a time when abstraction entered everyday objects and bold color juxtapositions, together with expressive, painterly gestures, shaped a new domestic aesthetic. Their forms—dynamic yet in harmony with function—remind us that even the smallest home accessory can carry artistic energy. Each vase appears as if a fragment of abstract art has been transposed onto ceramic: the lines, colors
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Height26 cm
Width10 cm
Length10 cm
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Length10 cm
Height26 cm
Width10 cm
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