Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
ceramic (i think)
Distinguishing marks
1563 ITALY
Condition
Good
Date Period
1563
Size and dimensions of this item
9" tall, top is 8" in diameter, base is
Weight
4-5 lbs
Long Description
looks to be made of a ceramic/porcelain. has a metallic look and feel to it on the outside with green showing thru in the grooves. the inside looks to be glazed and is greenish-black in color. the bottom has no signiture or name but, 1563 ITALY is carved in the bottom. I have tried to look up pictures of similiar items online. i never did find one that looked like this item however i did find pictures of other items in that era with dates and 'ITALY' written in the same manner on the bottom. That is as far as i could find.
History
I don't know any history regarding it. I found it at a flea market type store.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$2.50
For Sale?
No
Re: 1563 italy ceramic vase
It isn't from 1563, the number just refers to the mold or model number. This is a 20th century piece, country of origin marks as a general rule do not predate the late 19th Century.
Lovejoy