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Vintage ceramic ashtray or dish by one of the most important figures of 20th century Italian design, Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988). …
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Vintage ceramic ashtray or dish by one of the most important figures of 20th century Italian design, Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988). This small porcelain ashtray was designed by Fornasetti in Milano, Italy, circa 1950's. Fabulous depiction of an architectural triumph with excellent 24k gold greek head silhouette image portrayed in classic Fornasetti vision. Underside marked with Fornasetti hallmark hand holding a paintbrush and "FORNASETTI-MILANO MADE IN ITALY". "To own one of its pieces is to own a piece of bona fide Italian history." -The Luxurist
The dish measures approximately 5-1/8 inches in diameter and stands 1-3/8 inches high.
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 5ʺD × 1.5ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gold
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- The dish is in good used vintage condition with respect to age and use. No cracks, chips, or repairs. Wear … moreThe dish is in good used vintage condition with respect to age and use. No cracks, chips, or repairs. Wear marks on bowl of dish to the gold leaf. Overall, this is a beautiful small piece of ceramic art, designed by a contemporary Italian master painter and ceramic artist. See photos* less
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