Italian Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Ice Bucket

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A handsome late-20th-century Italian porcelain ice bucket, hand painted in deep cobalt blue against a warm white ground. The decoration … Read more A handsome late-20th-century Italian porcelain ice bucket, hand painted in deep cobalt blue against a warm white ground. The decoration combines stylized flowers, trailing garlands, tassels, and neoclassical ornament, while the small side handles add a charming architectural detail.

Its generous cylindrical form works beautifully as a wine chiller or ice bucket for a drinks table, terrace luncheon, or formal dining room. When not in use for entertaining, it would also make an appealing cachepot for orchids, hydrangeas, or a small arrangement of olive branches.

Dimensions: 9.5ʺ W × 7ʺ D × 7.25ʺ H
Materials: Hand-painted porcelain
Origin: Made in Italy
Period and style: Late 20th century; Italian, Neoclassical, French Country and English Country
Condition: Very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks noted
Notable features: Cobalt floral and garland decoration, flared rim, and two small side handles See less