Vintage Italian Cobalt Blue Swan Shell Dish | Gold Gilt Porcelain Vanity Trinket Bowl | Bassano Italy 1960s–70s

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Elegant vintage Italian porcelain swan dish by Porcellane D’Arte, crafted in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, circa 1960s–1970s.

This sculptural piece … Read more Elegant vintage Italian porcelain swan dish by Porcellane D’Arte, crafted in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, circa 1960s–1970s.

This sculptural piece features a beautifully scalloped shell-shaped bowl in rich cobalt blue with a contrasting white interior. A graceful swan neck and head form the handle, finished in metallic gold, with additional gilded accents highlighting the shell’s delicate contours.

Both decorative and functional, this charming piece is perfect as a vanity trinket dish, ring holder, soap dish, or simply displayed as a small work of Italian ceramic art. Its dramatic color combination and whimsical form make it a lovely addition to a collected interior.

Founded in 1955 by ceramicist Dr. Ermete Agostinelli, Porcellane D’Arte of Bassano del Grappa was known for its intricate porcelain forms and hand-painted decorative finishes. The underside bears the studio’s circular “Porcellane D’Arte – Bassano – Italia” mark with its stylized monogram, along with an “Italy Hand Painted” stamp.

Details:

• Maker: Porcellane D’Arte, Ermete Agostinelli
• Origin: Bassano del Grappa, Italy
• Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
• Material: Hand-painted porcelain
• Colors: Cobalt blue, white, and metallic gold
• Design: Scalloped shell bowl with gilded swan handle
• Markings: Porcellane D’Arte – Bassano – Italia; Italy Hand Painted

Dimensions:

Approximately 6.5” L × 3” W × 4.5” H

Condition:

Good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Minor evidence of handling and age-related wear to the gold gilt accents, along with light shelf wear to the underside from years of display. These subtle signs of age are consistent with its vintage character.

A distinctive example of mid-century Italian decorative porcelain, combining playful sculptural design with old-world elegance. See less