Lidded vase (2) - Ceramic
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Pair of ceramic vases from Montelupo, Tuscany, Italy, in excellent condition with light signs of wear and age, decorated with floral motifs and serpentine handles; dimensions: height 53 cm, width 31 cm, depth 21 cm, dating to 1970–1980.
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Pair of ceramic vases decorated with floral motifs and snake-shaped handles.
These vases represent an Italian ceramic tradition dating back to the Renaissance, when maiolica became famous across Europe for its beauty and artisanal quality. The multicolored floral decoration and the snake-shaped handles are characteristic of Italian maiolica production, particularly from the regions of Deruta, Faenza and Florence.
These vases were often used as decorative elements in noble and bourgeois homes, symbols of refinement and artistic taste. Italian maiolica is highly valued by antique ceramics collectors and by enthusiasts of decorative art for its historical, aesthetic and cultural value.
These pieces are especially sought after by those who love traditional Italian craftsmanship and wish to enrich their collection with objects of great beauty and historical significance.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslatePair of ceramic vases decorated with floral motifs and snake-shaped handles.
These vases represent an Italian ceramic tradition dating back to the Renaissance, when maiolica became famous across Europe for its beauty and artisanal quality. The multicolored floral decoration and the snake-shaped handles are characteristic of Italian maiolica production, particularly from the regions of Deruta, Faenza and Florence.
These vases were often used as decorative elements in noble and bourgeois homes, symbols of refinement and artistic taste. Italian maiolica is highly valued by antique ceramics collectors and by enthusiasts of decorative art for its historical, aesthetic and cultural value.
These pieces are especially sought after by those who love traditional Italian craftsmanship and wish to enrich their collection with objects of great beauty and historical significance.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Montelupo, Toscana
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
53 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
21 cm
Decor
Floral
Estimated period
1970-1980
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