VINTAGE & COLLECTIBLE CERAMICS Bertini “Pavone Reale" Italian Ceramic Canister

Curated vintage Italian ceramic canister
Hand-painted in Italy

Rich in color and wonderfully expressive, this Bertini Italian ceramic canister is a distinctive vintage collectible featuring an elaborate peacock motif inspired by the decorative traditions of Italian maiolica.

The central panel showcases a magnificent peacock rendered in deep cobalt blue and golden ochre, its richly patterned plumage accented with ivory, pale blue, green, and black. Delicate scrolling botanical motifs surround the bird against an intense cobalt ground, while a golden architectural border beautifully frames the composition.

Traditional ornamental brushwork encircles the neck, complemented by rhythmic cobalt detailing and warm ochre bands at the base and shoulder. The fitted lid is crowned with a rounded golden finial, giving the canister a handsome, substantial silhouette.

Measuring approximately 13" high x 8" wide, the piece is perfectly scaled for display on a kitchen counter, open shelf, sideboard, or within a curated collection of vintage Italian ceramics. Its jewel-like coloring and unusual peacock imagery make it particularly striking when displayed alongside other Bertini canisters.

For collectors of Bertini Italian ceramics, this piece offers a beautiful combination of traditional ornamentation, saturated Mediterranean color, and distinctive figural decoration.

As a vintage collectible, subtle variations, imperfections, and signs of age contribute to its individual history and character. Please review photographs carefully for condition.

Artisan: Bertini
Motif: Peacock
Dimensions: Approximately 13" H x 8" W
Details: Vintage Italian ceramic canister · Fitted lid with rounded finial · Peacock motif · Cobalt blue, golden ochre, ivory and green palette · Ornamental botanical detailing · Vintage & collectible Italian ceramic

Hand-painted in Italy by Bertini a leading ceramist, no longer painting. 

Italian ceramics are heirloom quality products, and can last lifetime with proper care. We have some suggestions that will preserve your majolica for years to come.

Majolica is dishwasher safe, but many people choose to hand wash their pieces as a precaution. Because majolica is a porous material, some pieces are not meant to hold liquid for a long period of time. Check for warning labels before ordering a product, as the pieces that are most notorious for "sweating" are appropriately labeled.

Majolica is sensitive to extreme temperatures, specifically boiling or freezing liquids. Pouring water with a rolling boil directly into a teapot, for example, may lead to breakage. To avoid this, temper the object. The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius (1,148 degrees Fahrenheit). Quench the glass to cool it.

Crazing is common in well used majolica. The tiny cracks in the glaze do not affect the functionality of your majolica.

Majolica hand-crafted products should not be microwaved, as it may crack and/or break the ceramics.

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