Vintage Grazia Deruta Hand-Painted Faience Lute Player Catchall

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A charming late-20th-century faience bowl by Grazia of Deruta, Italy, hand painted in a lively Renaissance-inspired palette of turquoise, ochre, … Read more A charming late-20th-century faience bowl by Grazia of Deruta, Italy, hand painted in a lively Renaissance-inspired palette of turquoise, ochre, crimson, and black. At the center, a fanciful musician plays a lute amid scrolling foliage, while the shaped rim and striped curled handle give the petite vessel an animated, distinctly Italian character.

Its shallow form is ideal as a catchall for rings, keys, or matches, though it is equally appealing displayed empty among books and collected ceramics. Place it on a bedside table, writing desk, or country-kitchen shelf where the painterly decoration can be enjoyed at close range.

Dimensions: 7ʺ W × 5.25ʺ D × 2.75ʺ H
Materials: Hand-painted glazed ceramic faience
Maker: Grazia, Deruta, Italy
Style/Era: Italian Provincial, Renaissance Revival, French Country and English Country; late 20th century
Condition: Very good vintage condition, with minor surface variation inherent to hand-painted pottery
Notable Features: Scalloped profile, curled handle, floral decoration, and central lute-player figure See less