Vintage Neoclassical Glazed Italian Ceramic Campana Form Urn

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This striking mid-to-late 20th-century Italian ceramic urn is crafted in the classic Neoclassical style, beautifully capturing the elegance of a … Read more This striking mid-to-late 20th-century Italian ceramic urn is crafted in the classic Neoclassical style, beautifully capturing the elegance of a traditional Roman campana form. Raised on a stepped circular foot with a short stem, the vessel features a bulbous lower body that sweeps upward into a dramatically flared mouth with a molded rim.

The primary body is finished in a sophisticated, celadon light green crackle glaze that lends a serene, antiquarian quality to the classical silhouette. The urn is adorned with exquisite decorative appliqués, including molded ceramic masks on either side that double as ornamental handles. Designed with an intentional aged patina, the celadon ground is dramatically paired with burnished bronze and antique gold accents that highlight the molded rims and mask details. The finishes are heavily distressed and weathered to simulate an authentic, centuries-old Italian villa find. Whether displayed as a standalone architectural statement piece or styled on a buffet or console, this piece injects timeless Old World charm into traditional, Hollywood Regency, or eclectic interiors. See less