Vintage Large Hand Painted Ceramic Snail Shell Sculpture With Coastal Green Marbled Glaze

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Hand-Painted Ceramic Snail Shell Sculpture With Coastal Green Marbled Glaze

Sculptural and striking, this hand-painted ceramic nautilus shell adds coastal … Read more Hand-Painted Ceramic Snail Shell Sculpture With Coastal Green Marbled Glaze

Sculptural and striking, this hand-painted ceramic nautilus shell adds coastal charm with a bold, organic form and beautifully marbled glaze in mossy green, taupe, and ivory. Though inspired by nature, this piece is ceramic—not an actual shell—making it a perfect styling object for display on a bookshelf, coffee table, or console without the ethical concerns of natural sea life.

Its softly glazed finish and weight suggest late 1980s to early 1990s studio or decorative artisan production, during a time when oversized nature-inspired ceramics were popular in coastal and transitional interiors.

Whether used as a sculptural accent or layered into a shell-themed vignette, this piece taps into current trend toward snails, sea forms, and biomorphic shapes—without being literal.

Medium
hand-painted ceramic
Size
7.5"w x 5.25"d x 3.25"h
Condition
Good vintage condition. Surface shows minor wear and age-related marks.
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