Hand-painted Italian Majolica Amphora Vase, Arno Italy

Hand-Painted Italian Majolica Amphora Vase, Arno Italy

Hand-painted Italian majolica amphora vase, marked “Arno Italy 1247” on the base.

The vase features an elegant, classic amphora shape, with two large twisted handles, a flared neck, and a pedestal. The polychrome decoration is entirely hand-painted on a white glazed background, featuring landscape cartouches, stylized birds, floral scrolls, and Renaissance-inspired ornaments.

The main cartouche depicts a mountain landscape with a small house, trees, and luminous pastel tones, framed by a yellow and ochre scrollwork border. The composition is enriched with floral motifs, decorative birds, and vibrant colors, including green, blue, yellow, purple, and brown.

The “Arno Italy” mark and the number 1247 appear on the base, likely as a model or design number. The piece follows the tradition of decorative Italian majolica, with Tuscan and Renaissance Revival influences.

A very beautiful decorative piece, ideal for a collection of Italian ceramics, hand-painted majolica, or Mediterranean decorative objects.

In good overall condition, with slight signs of age and minor irregularities typical of handcrafted glazed ceramics.

Period: 20th century, likely mid-20th century
Origin: Italy
Mark: Arno Italy 1247
Material: Hand-painted glazed ceramic / majolica
Style: Italian majolica, Renaissance-inspired
Type: Amphora vase
Condition: Generally in good condition
Dimensions: To be completed