Vintage Italian Flower Pot

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Italian Majolica Jungle Animal Planter

Visual Design:
• Form: A cylindrical ceramic planter with bold, sculptural detailing.
• Surface Decoration: … Read more Italian Majolica Jungle Animal Planter

Visual Design:
• Form: A cylindrical ceramic planter with bold, sculptural detailing.
• Surface Decoration: The entire exterior is richly textured and hand-painted with layered green jungle foliage. Nestled within the leafy design are three high-relief white animal heads: an elephant, a lion, and a ram (or possibly a sheep). Their faces emerge subtly from the greenery, with expressive black eyes painted for detail.
• Color Palette: Glossy shades of deep and lime green dominate the background, while the animals are rendered in a soft ivory-white that contrasts beautifully against the foliage.

Material:
• Glazed ceramic or majolica, known for its colorful, detailed, and often whimsical hand-painted decoration.

Markings (Underside):
• Impressed markings possibly indicating a mold or maker code (somewhat faint).
• A visible stamped mark reads: “HAND DECORATED ITALY” — confirming its Italian origin and artisanal craftsmanship.

Notes:
This piece is a charming example of mid-20th-century Italian majolica, with a unique tropical flair. It would make a fantastic accent in a botanical setting, or as a statement cachepot for an exotic plant. Its playful yet elegant aesthetic is ideal for eclectic, global, or cottagecore decor See less