{"product_id":"vintage-collectible-ceramics-oil-vinegar-set-copy","title":"VINTAGE \u0026 COLLECTIBLE CERAMICS Ivory Rope-Handle Pitcher","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Italian pitcher is all about shape. A tall, egg-shaped body in a soft ivory glaze rises to a high, flared spout, with a band of raised rings around the shoulder and a ringed foot at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is the showpiece: two strands of clay twisted like rope, cinched with a collar at the top, with each end coiled around itself several times where it meets the body — like a vine wrapped around a branch. It's a sculptural detail you rarely see on a pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single ivory color lets the form speak, so it works in almost any room. Use it as a statement vase for branches or long-stemmed flowers, or display it on its own on a console, mantel, or open shelf. This is a one-of-a-kind vintage piece — we have only one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed Italian ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid ivory glaze, raised rings at shoulder and foot, twisted double-rope handle with coiled ends\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Italian ceramics\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, pre-owned — see photos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash only · Not microwave\/oven safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual piece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory, white, and neutral ceramics; pairs well with colorful Deruta pieces as a calm contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it to serve drinks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause this is a vintage piece, we can't confirm that the original glaze meets today's food-safety standards. We recommend it as a vase or display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold water as a vase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the interior is glazed. For fresh flowers, change the water often and dry the inside before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this new or vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage. It is part of Biordi's Vintage \u0026amp; Collectible Ceramics, and only one is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A one-of-a-kind vintage Italian pitcher is a memorable gift that no one else will bring, and the neutral ivory suits almost any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Filled with flowers or branches, it makes a striking gift that becomes a permanent piece of the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946. We are a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the City declared May 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\" in 2021. We work directly with Italian artisans including FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage pitcher can't be customized. If you'd like personalized pieces: Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRope-handle design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Twisted and coiled handles are a sculptor's touch. Each strand is rolled, twisted, and wrapped by hand before firing, so no two handles are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiordi Vintage \u0026amp; Collectible Ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e — This pitcher is part of Biordi's Vintage \u0026amp; Collectible Ceramics, a curated archive of Italian ceramic art made by hand in Italy. These pieces are sourced from private Italian collections and selected for their artistry and beauty. Each is one of a kind and can't be replaced — the small variations in form and glaze are the mark of the human hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADDITIONAL ARTISANS","offers":[{"title":"17\" x 11","offer_id":67781852397621,"sku":"6756","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/58CDDE2F-5EC0-4CD3-87F9-433C12ADAC36_af10006e-89f5-42ba-9936-92290012745a.png?v=1792804130","url":"https:\/\/biordi.com\/products\/vintage-collectible-ceramics-oil-vinegar-set-copy","provider":"Biordi Art Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}