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Authentic Zulimo Aretini Italian Art Pottery Thistle Vase - Signed Vintage 1950s MCM 6" Product Overview
Up for sale is a rare, highly collectible piece of authentic Mid-Century Modern Italian majolica: a 6-inch hand-painted
Zulimo Aretini Thistle Vase. Crafted in the early 1950s in Novara, Italy, this exquisite piece features
the artist’s signature spiky thistle flower motif, accented by shimmering hand-applied gold gilt highlights overlaying a
beautifully textured, mottled aqua and white sponge-glaze background.
The underside of the base features the complete, authentic handwritten incised markings:
"Aretini Z", "Novara", "Made in Italy", alongside the original factory production shape codes
"142/4" and "4".
Item Specifics
- Artist / Manufacturer: Zulimo Aretini (Signed Aretini Z)
- Origin: Novara, Italy (Cameri Workshop)
- Era: Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950-1959)
- Material: Ceramic / Art Pottery / Majolica
- Pattern: Spiky Botanical Thistle Flower with Gold Trim
- Height: Approximately 6 inches
Condition Notes
This item is being sold as-is / as-found. Please review all high-resolution listing photographs carefully,
as they serve as the primary and definitive description of the item's cosmetic state.
- Features a very tiny, flea-bite style chip on the upper rim that is barely noticeable when displayed.
- Exhibits light, uniform glaze crazing locked beneath the enamel surface, which is completely standard and highly typical for 70+ year old Italian pottery.
- No major structural cracks or deep fractures are visible upon examination.
- Gold gilt detailing remains bright, though minor surface wear consistent with age, handling, and shelf display should be expected.
Shipping & Handling Details
We understand how fragile vintage ceramics are. This Aretini vase will be packed with professional care using heavy-duty
bubble wrap, premium packing materials, and a sturdy shipping container to ensure safe transit. Calculated shipping is
offered to give you the most accurate rate possible based on your location.
Add this striking piece of authentic 1950s Italian studio pottery to your Mid-Century collection today!
