Surrealistic Majolica Pitcher by Alabbo Amalki, Italy, 1960s

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Unique surrealistic faience / majolica vase-pitcher with seahorse handle by alabbo amalki, rc italy

a very unique and highly decorative … Read more Unique surrealistic faience / majolica vase-pitcher with seahorse handle by alabbo amalki, rc italy

a very unique and highly decorative faience (majolica) vase-pitcher, showcasing a surrealistic sculptural design. The piece features a wavy, organically shaped body, hand-decorated with sea creatures in black over a cream background, swimming in a vivid raspberry-pink sea.

the handle is a striking sculptural hippocampus (sea-horse) rendered in aqua and aqua-fused hues with delicate touches of yellow—adding a whimsical and artistic flourish.

this piece is signed by the artist alabbo amalki, rc (regio calabria), italy.

regio calabria, located in southern italy opposite sicily, is renowned for its artisanal ceramic traditions.

a cheerful and imaginative work of art—both collectible and decorative—this vase-pitcher stands out as a one-of-a-kind object that merges craftsmanship with surrealistic creativity.

dimensions:
height: 20 cm (7.9 in) diameter: 18 cm (7.1 in) width: 23 cm (9.1 in) seahorse handle length: 18 cm (7.1 in)

period: 1960s-1970s
place of origin: italy (regio calabria)
materials & techniques: hand-painted faience / maiolica pottery condition: excellent, unique handmade piece this piece has an attribution mark,
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