Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Footed Vase (15.5in/40cm)

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Footed Vase (15.5in/40cm)Italian ceramics between the years of 1950 and 1970 often reflected the wider context, where fashion, home design and modern art were as vibrant as ever. This vase, coincidentally from the mid century, is the perfect example of this cultural shift, with a unique footed stance and mood boosting colour scheme. Please note, this item is a truly original vintage piece with slight imperfections and distinctive characteristics that add to its charm and

What’s really interesting here is that the embroidery also serves a technical purpose

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