Large Ceramic Italian Vase

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Large Italian Ceramic Vase with Birds
Origin: Nove, Italy
Date: Marked 1980
Markings:
• Inscribed with “Nove Z.M. 1980 Italia, … Read more Large Italian Ceramic Vase with Birds
Origin: Nove, Italy
Date: Marked 1980
Markings:
• Inscribed with “Nove Z.M. 1980 Italia, decorazione a mano” (Italian for “hand decoration”)
• Also labeled as a Limited Edition piece, number 2000–0002
• Signed: Hand Made By A. Zeni – Nove

Material: Glazed ceramic / porcelain
Style: Rococo Revival or Italian Capodimonte-influenced
Features:
• Form: Tall, footed vase with a bulbous body and flared, ruffled rim
• Decoration: Two beautifully modeled and hand-painted birds are perched along the neck of the vase, partially in relief. Their feathers are painted in soft pastels—peach, blue-gray, and ivory tones—blending seamlessly into the sculptural texture of the vase.
• The body features additional feather-like detailing that subtly mimics palm or plume motifs, adding a graceful natural rhythm to the form.

This vase is a striking display piece—romantic, ornate, and unmistakably Italian. Perfect as a sculptural anchor in a vignette See less