This Italian ceramic sugar bowl from the 1970s exemplifies the modernist approach to decorative ceramics of that era. The body features a rounded, bulbous silhouette adorned with a glossy bubble glaze in pastel pink, white, and subtle yellow, creating an organic, multicolored pattern. The lid and parts of the handle are finished in a contrasting matte white glaze, speckled with fine black and blue-grey dots, lending a distinctly tactile, grainy texture. The construction is seamless, with no visible joints, while the proportions and geometric, petal-like motifs echo the language of mid-century modern design. The lid fits snugly into the base, and the piece functions both as a sugar bowl and a decorative container. The bowl is preserved in good overall condition, with minimal signs of use typical for its age and no visible damage.This vessel tells the story of 1970s Italian design—a time of playful experimentation with color, texture, and form. The bubble-glazed surface evokes organic, natural processes, while the geometric divisions and pastel palette reflect the optimism and modernist inspirations of postwar Europe. The matte sections of the lid contrast with the glossy body, creating a subtle tension, as if the piece were capturing a fragment of light and color from a bygone era. Though compact, the bowl draws the eye with its balanced, cheerful character
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Height10 cm
Width14 cm
Length14 cm
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Length14 cm
Height10 cm
Width14 cm
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