{"product_id":"cantagalli-majolikaamfora-med-slangehanke-1800-tallet-nitush","title":"Cantagalli Majolica Vase with Serpent-Shaped Handles and Claws – 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and characterful piece of Italian majolica – a small Cantagalli vase, where each side tells its own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-decorated ceramic is executed with a vibrant, painterly ornamentation in shades of cobalt blue, green, yellow, and pink. On one side, an Italian landscape unfolds with trees, mountains, and architecture, while another side displays an evocative Italian village. The sculptural, serpentine handles and three shaped feet give the vase an almost theatrical expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its compact size of approx. 15 cm, it is a decorative collectible piece that works beautifully on its own on a shelf, a console table, or among other selected ceramic works. Original details and the hand-painted variation make it a piece that invites exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected with a focus on craftsmanship, Italian design history, characterful details, and objects with a strong visual narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; context — read more ▾\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCantagalli was a Florentine ceramic manufactory that became famous for its artistic majolica works and its fascination with Italian Renaissance ceramics. The factory's characteristic cock—the so-called cockerel or rooster mark—became a well-known hallmark of its production. The name Cantagalli itself plays on the words \"canta\" and \"gallo,\" meaning the singing rooster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vase is marked on the underside with the Cantagalli rooster, \"ITALY,\" as well as the pattern code U\/34. It is dated to the 1950s and represents the later part of Cantagalli's long tradition of reinterpreting historical Italian majolica forms and decorations. The hand-painted ornamentation continues all the way around the shape, allowing the vase to be experienced from multiple sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the designer — read more ▾\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase was produced by Manifattura Cantagalli in Florence, Italy. Cantagalli became particularly known for ceramic works that drew inspiration from Italian Renaissance majolica and historical ceramic traditions. The factory's signature with the singing rooster became a characteristic mark for its production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not possible based on the available information to identify the individual ceramicist or painter behind this particular vase. It is precisely part of the charm of the Cantagalli manufactory that the artistic works were created in a workshop environment with many different decorators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Majolica vase \/ decorative jar\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Manifattura Cantagalli, Florence, Italy\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Hand-painted majolica \/ ceramic\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Cantagalli rooster, “ITALY” and U\/34\u003cbr\u003eDecoration: Italian landscape motifs\u003cbr\u003eHandles: Sculptural, serpentine-shaped handles\u003cbr\u003eFeet: Three shaped, sculptural feet\u003cbr\u003eLid: Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 15 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: approx. 15 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with minor age-related wear on the feet. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. As with vintage ceramics, minor variations and traces of age and craftsmanship are to be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NITUSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58559595708747,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3055\/0347\/files\/Italian_Cantagalli_Miljo.png?v=1791282921","url":"https:\/\/nitush.com\/products\/cantagalli-majolikaamfora-med-slangehanke-1800-tallet-nitush","provider":"NITUSH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}