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How can I tell if pottery is Italian?

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How can I tell if pottery is Italian?
To tell if a ceramic piece is Italian pottery, turn it over. Genuine Italian pottery normally has a rough unglazed area. Many pieces bear the mark of the artist or workshop who produced it. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Shop for Desimone Italy Pottery on 1stDibs
Italian 1960's Giovanni DeSimone Decorative Pottery Dish
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1960's hand painted colorful ceramic dish by Giovanni DeSimone, hand crafted in Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Italian Desimone Hand Painted Pottery Round Decor Plate Fisherman Store Cast Net
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted art pottery, round decor plate depicts a scene of a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Paint

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
By DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Art Pottery Coffee Mug Striped Rainbow Color
By DeSimone
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian rainbow coffee mug stamped Italy colorful art pottery 4.5 h x 4.75 d x 3.25  Original
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Bright Happy, Smiley Ceramic Plate, 1960s
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Happy and smiley hand painted ceramic plate from DeSimone, Italy, circa 1960s A super, fun plate
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

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