Large Italian Vietri Ceramic Vase with Marine Motifs, c.1960s

Something fishy going on here.

A large vintage Italian ceramic vase, believed to have been produced in Vietri sul Mare during the 1960s, featuring hand-painted marine motifs against a deep burgundy-red glazed background.

The elongated, gently undulating body is decorated with stylised fish, aquatic plants and floral forms in contrasting white and black detailing. Narrow white bands define the rim and base. The vase is marked 'Italy' underneath and has been tentatively associated with the ceramic production of Matteo Di Lieto.

Origin: Italy; believed to be Vietri sul Mare. 

Era: c.1960s

Materials: Glazed ceramic.

Dimensions: H 43 × W 20 cm (approx).

Attribution: Unknown; possibly associated with Matteo Di Lieto. 'Italy' marked to base.

Condition: Vintage; Good. With restoration to the base and an internal hairline crack, intact crack at top rim and intact crack at bottom rim - as pictured. 

Notes: Originally described as a large vase or umbrella stand.