Product SKU: IT0041
Region: Europe

Product Description
Italian Flower jug is 16th Century Renaissance inspired ceramic art of Tuscany. Each Ceramic sculpture is hand prepared using original techniques passed down through generations of Italian artisans families. Antique distressing gives this Italian flower jug a rustic look.

Size: Measures 10 inches tall with a base diameter or 7.5 inches.
Handmade, no two pieces are identical. Not food safe but suitable for flower display and decorations.

Cultural Description / Significance
Rustic Pottery makers were traditionally a family-based concern. Potter's started work at about 8 years of age. Young boys prepared the clay that men had excavated, while women were responsible for decorating the pots and applying the glazes. Unique in style and tradition, these ceramic sculptures are hand prepared, using a secret mix of clay ingredients, mixing several different colored paints in order to achieve one true color, then glazed inside and out, finally placed in a traditional wood burning kiln at a specific temperature and precise time in order to achieve a perfect masterpiece. These methods and techniques are original, and have been passed down through generations of Italian artisan families.

Price:	$110.00
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