{"product_id":"vintage-collectible-ceramics-bertini-leone-italian-ceramic-canister","title":"VINTAGE \u0026 COLLECTIBLE CERAMICS Bertini “Leone” Italian Ceramic Canister","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurated vintage Italian ceramic canister\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegal and richly decorated, this \u003cstrong\u003eBertini Lion Canister\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive piece of vintage Italian ceramic art, combining a classic apothecary-inspired form with bold heraldic imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focal point is a magnificent \u003cstrong\u003egolden lion\u003c\/strong\u003e, dramatically posed against a deep cobalt-blue ground. Framed by stylized ivory flourishes and touches of green, the lion gives the canister an almost heraldic quality—strong, elegant, and unmistakably Old World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBands of \u003cstrong\u003ecobalt blue, golden ochre, ivory, black, and green\u003c\/strong\u003e surround the vessel, with intricate scrolling decoration around the neck and rhythmic painted borders at the base. The coordinating fitted lid is finished with a rounded cobalt finial, completing the architectural silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8\" high x 5\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, the canister has a substantial decorative presence without overwhelming a space. Display it in the kitchen, on open shelving, in a library or study, or alongside other vintage Italian ceramics. Its striking lion motif also makes it particularly appealing as a standalone collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eBertini Italian ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece offers an engaging combination of traditional ornament, saturated Mediterranean color, and distinctive figural decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a vintage collectible, subtle variations, imperfections, and signs of age contribute to its individual character and history. Please review photographs carefully for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bertini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heraldic Lion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8\" H x 5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Italian ceramic canister · Fitted lid with cobalt finial · Golden lion motif · Cobalt blue, ochre, ivory and green palette · Ornamental painted borders · Vintage \u0026amp; collectible Italian ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted in Italy by Bertini a leading ceramist, no longer painting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADDITIONAL ARTISANS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45869433684021,"sku":"6690","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/AF23DA1C-52F2-43EE-AA61-F4AB68572312.png?v=1786142396","url":"https:\/\/biordi.com\/products\/vintage-collectible-ceramics-bertini-leone-italian-ceramic-canister","provider":"Biordi Art Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}