Vintage Italica Ars Italy Hand Painted Divided Serving Dish Tuscan Art Pottery

Description

View Vintage Italica Ars Italy Hand Painted Divided Serving Dish Tuscan Art Pottery with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Backstamp: Italica Ars / Hand Painted / Italy. The underside carries the Italica Ars maker's mark together with the Hand Painted / Italy identification. Italica Ars is associated with the Tuscan tradition of decorative Italian ceramics. Vintage Italica Ars Italy Hand Painted Divided Serving Dish Tuscan Art Pottery ITEM SPECIFICS: Brand: Italica Ars Type: Divided Serving Dish / Relish Dish / Appetizer Tray Origin: Italy Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy Material: Ceramic / Art Pottery Color: Multicolor Production Style: Art Pottery Production Technique: Hand Painted Style: Tuscan / Mediterranean / Italian Folk Art Theme: Fruit / Floral / Mediterranean Shape: Oval Features: Divided, Two Compartments, Double Handles, Hand Painted Finish: Glossy Vintage: Yes Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original Number of Compartments: 2 Number of Items: 1 Backstamp: Italica Ars / Hand Painted / Italy MEASUREMENTS: Approx. 12" long from handle to handle Approx. 9.5" dish length without handles Approx. 5" wide DESCRIPTION: Beautiful vintage ITALICA ARS hand-painted divided serving dish, made in Italy. This wonderfully expressive piece of Italian art pottery features two contrasting hand-painted compartments joined within one sculptural oval serving dish. One side is decorated in warm Tuscan tones with a bold fruit and foliage motif against a golden cream background. The opposite compartment provides a dramatic contrast with an earthy teal/blue-green field accented by repeating floral motifs. The entire dish is framed by a rich red decorative border, while the unusual loop handles feature additional hand-painted detailing. A raised ceramic divider separates the two serving sections, making the piece both decorative and genuinely functional. PERFECT FOR: • Olives • Nuts • Antipasti • Relishes • Dips • Cheese • Crackers • Condiments • Small appetizers • Mediterranean-style entertaining ITALIAN ART POTTERY: The underside carries the Italica Ars maker's mark together with the Hand Painted / Italy identification. Italica Ars is associated with the Tuscan tradition of decorative Italian ceramics. Unlike mass-produced transferware, the hand-painted decoration gives pieces like this an individual character, with natural variations in brushwork, glaze and color that are part of their appeal. The combination of the unusual divided form, oversized loop handles, contrasting decoration and saturated Mediterranean colors makes this an especially attractive display piece even when it is not being used for serving. CONDITION: Very good pre-owned vintage condition with age-appropriate characteristics consistent with handmade Italian art pottery. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition, glaze, hand-painted details, underside and maker's mark. Photographs are considered an important part of the description. No attempt has been made to represent normal handmade variations as manufacturing defects. WHY IT STANDS OUT: This isn't simply another serving dish. It is a colorful piece of vintage Italian decorative pottery that can move easily from kitchen display to an antipasti table, cocktail party or Mediterranean-inspired tablescape. Its approximately 12-inch handle-to-handle size gives it substantial visual presence without requiring the space of a large serving platter. A wonderful find for collectors of Italica Ars, vintage Italian ceramics, Tuscan pottery, Mediterranean decor and hand-painted European tableware. SHIPPING: Will be packed carefully with generous protective cushioning and securely boxed for shipment. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware › Dishes. Brand: Italica Ars.

Origin

Italy

Pattern

Floral

Number of Compartments

2

Shape

Oval

Color

Multicolor

Material

Pottery

Item Length

12 in

Brand

Italica Ars

Type

Divided Serving Dish

Item Height

1.75 in

Style

Tuscan

Features

Divided, Handles, Hand Painted

Production Style

Tuscan Art Pottery

Production Technique

Hand Painted

Finish

Glossy

Item Width

5 in