Mid-Century Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Bowl with Octopus Motif, 1960s

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This hand-painted Italian folk mid-century ceramic bowl features a beautifully stylized octopus motif at its center. The playful, detailed artwork … Read more This hand-painted Italian folk mid-century ceramic bowl features a beautifully stylized octopus motif at its center. The playful, detailed artwork captures the essence of Mediterranean coastal living, full of sun, sea, and color. A fine blue hand-painted rim highlights the design and frames the vibrant composition perfectly.

A rare and charming vintage Italian pottery piece, ideal for collectors and lovers of mid-century modern, Mediterranean, or coastal decor. Perfect as a serving bowl, centerpiece, or simply as a decorative art object on a shelf or kitchen table.

Details:
• Material: Hand-glazed ceramic
• Origin: Italy, circa 1960s–1970s
• Diameter: approx. 27–28cm
• Technique: Hand painting, fired glaze
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, fine age-related crazing in glaze
• Style: Mediterranean / Mid-Century Modern / Coastal / Folk
• Theme: Sea life, octopus motif

Styling tip:
Perfect for a beach house, summer kitchen, or dining room. Combine it with other Italian coastal ceramics or Murano glass sea creatures (like the small octopus figurine shown) for a joyful, sunny touch of vintage Italy. See less