This large, hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic vase from Italy, dating to the 1960s, showcases a solid, gently tapering form with a rounded body and a slightly narrower opening. The surface is finished with a glossy glaze that accentuates the intensity of its colours: a deep, saturated emerald green forms the background for expressive, oversized red and orange flowers with yellow centres. The floral motifs are distributed asymmetrically, giving the piece a dynamic, almost abstract rhythm encircling the body. The background is speckled with black and dark green, creating a textured, lava-like effect characteristic of mid-century modern Italian ceramics. The vase shows no visible cracks or chips; only minimal signs of use, such as slight wear at the base, can be observed. Condition: very good, with original vibrant glaze and no evidence of restoration. The form and decoration of this vase speak with the voice of the 1960s, when Italian ceramicists eagerly experimented with colour and texture, blurring the lines between craft and functional art. The irregular placement of flowers against a volcanic backdrop evokes the spontaneity and creative joy that defined Southern European modernism. The glossy glaze and bold colour contrasts conjure the atmosphere of an Italian summer, where light draws out the richness of hues and an energetic rhythm from the
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Height26 cm
Width15 cm
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Width15 cm
Height26 cm
Weight1 kg
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