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Piero Fornasetti "Caduceus" Lithograph Gilt Porcelain white and gold Ashtray

$726.84
£535.81
€610
CA$995.11
A$1,103.65
CHF 579.58
MX$13,553.59
NOK 7,336.96
SEK 6,918.85
DKK 4,642.30
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Piero Fornasetti "Caduceus" Lithograph Gilt Porcelain white and gold Ashtray. White and gold ceramic ashtray/trinket dish with cigarette slots by Piero Fornasetti, (circa 1950s, Italy). This exquisite piece showcases lithographic transfer and gilded detailing on fine porcelain - portraying an intricate design of a caduceus surrounded by a captivating bouquet of flowers and acanthus leaves. Notably, this ashtray/trinket dish boasts a rare and sought-after color and pattern. Its vintage condition remains remarkably well-preserved, displaying only minimal signs of wear consistent with its age and previous use.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3817136034122

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