Black Bucchero Ceramic Jug by Gio Ponti for Costantino, Italy, 1998

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A rare vase designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti in 1940 and later produced by Costantino.
The … Read more A rare vase designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti in 1940 and later produced by Costantino.
The vase has a sinuous line, with two arched handles that give it a distinctive and elegant profile. Made of Bucchero ceramic, the black ceramic produced by the Etruscans. The name derives from the Spanish term bucaro, which referred to a type of black ceramic produced in South America and imported in the 17th century, very similar to Etruscan ceramics. Original label under the base “Gio Ponti Neoponti 1940.”
Giovanni Ponti, known as Gio, was one of the most important figures in the artistic landscape of the 20th century. An architect, industrial designer, artist, and publisher, he is considered one of the fathers of modern architecture in Italy. Gio Ponti used to draw and design tirelessly, even late at night, on trains, and even on planes. It was rare to see him without paper and pencil. He devoted himself to architecture and painting as well as design, furniture, and architecture.
Gio Ponti's furniture, lamps, and other products, despite being almost a century old in some cases, are still considered timeless and represent true icons of modern design. Their elegance, functionality, and simplicity are proof of Gio Ponti's talent for creating timeless design objects. This piece has an attribution mark,
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