Vintage Vietri Shell Pitcher

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Description

This is a hand-painted ceramic pitcher made in Italy for Vietri, a well-known brand that imports Italian artisan tableware and … Read more This is a hand-painted ceramic pitcher made in Italy for Vietri, a well-known brand that imports Italian artisan tableware and home decor.

Object Description:
• Form: The pitcher is shaped like a large sea snail shell, coiled in a spiral.
• Design Details:
• The body features finely detailed ridges that mimic a real shell’s texture.
• It’s glazed in earthy tones — warm yellows and browns for the shell, with deep green coral or seaweed motifs climbing over it.
• The handle appears to be sculpted in the form of coral or a branch-like marine texture, continuing the coastal, organic theme.

Marking (on the bottom):
• The red stamp reads:
“Made in Italy for Vietri”
This indicates it was crafted by Italian artisans specifically for the Vietri brand, which collaborates with family-run ceramics studios in regions like Campania and Tuscany.

Style:
• The design is rooted in majolica (Italian tin-glazed pottery), known for its vibrant colors and whimsical, nature-inspired forms.
• This particular piece fits well within coastal, Mediterranean, or Italian villa-inspired decor. See less