Neriage Ceramic Box In The Shape Of An Egg – Italy, Circa 1960

Ceramic box made using the neriage technique, in an ovoid shape resting on 3 feet.

The inscription «Made in Italy» is impressed directly into the ceramic body at the base of the piece. I

Its condition is remarkable: no cracks, chips, or restorations are present.

Technical digression:
Neriage is a Japanese ceramic technique introduced in Europe in the 20th century, consisting of mixing clays of different colors to create marbled or striated effects within the very body of the clay. Unlike a decoration applied on the surface, the pattern is integrated into the clay itself, giving the object unique depth and visual richness. This method requires great skill, as the blending of clays must preserve the solidity of the piece while producing harmonious contrasts. In the 1960s, several Italian and French workshops experimented with neriage, resulting in decorative objects of striking modernity and distinctive aesthetics.