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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 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

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

Hand-Painted Ceramic Water RareJug by Giovanni Desimone With Sangria Recipe
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in San Diego, CA
One-of-kind pitcher hand-painted by Giovanni Desimone, great design signed, Made in Italy a rare
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Decorative Hand Painted Italian Pottery Dessert Bowls by DeSimone
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 rare decorative hand-painted Italian dessert cups by DeSimone, circa the 1960s. The mugs
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

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