The “Blue Dolphins” vase, crafted in lavish majolica, takes inspiration from the ancient Greek krater used for mixing water and wine. This reinterpretation of the rich Deruta style is distinguished by its cool color palette of cerium white, grey, and blue. The vase’s exterior features intricate naturalistic motifs that evolve into hybrid, metamorphic animal forms near the top, while the base showcases stylized racemes and embracing designs that gracefully adapt to the varying widths of the circumference.
The interior is equally captivating, adorned with the same ornamental patterns as the exterior. At the bottom, playful dolphin-like figures and swirling motifs are beautifully rendered in light grey, contrasting elegantly against the blue background. A decorative strip encircles the vase, featuring modular, stylized naturalistic elements woven with dense black lines against a soft grey backdrop. Coiled snake-shaped handles intertwine with one another, adding a touch of whimsy and elegance to this stunning piece.
COLORS: cerium oxide, grey, Deruta blue.
DIMENSIONS: Width: 42 cm (16.5 in.), Depth: 30cm (11.8 in.), Height: 27cm (10.6 in.)
Description
The “Blue Dolphins” vase, crafted in lavish majolica, takes inspiration from the ancient Greek krater used for mixing water and wine. This reinterpretation of the rich Deruta style is distinguished by its cool color palette of cerium white, grey, and blue. The vase’s exterior features intricate naturalistic motifs that evolve into hybrid, metamorphic animal forms near the top, while the base showcases stylized racemes and embracing designs that gracefully adapt to the varying widths of the circumference.
The interior is equally captivating, adorned with the same ornamental patterns as the exterior. At the bottom, playful dolphin-like figures and swirling motifs are beautifully rendered in light grey, contrasting elegantly against the blue background. A decorative strip encircles the vase, featuring modular, stylized naturalistic elements woven with dense black lines against a soft grey backdrop. Coiled snake-shaped handles intertwine with one another, adding a touch of whimsy and elegance to this stunning piece.
COLORS: cerium oxide, grey, Deruta blue.
DIMENSIONS: Width: 42 cm (16.5 in.), Depth: 30cm (11.8 in.), Height: 27cm (10.6 in.)
