Italian Vietri Green glazed Donkey Porcelain Figure c1960 Handmade in Vietri, Italy 4.5*9*11 (cm) A green glazed porcelain donkey figure from Vietri, Italy, signed 'vietri', is the typical ceramic work...
Italian Vietri Green glazed Donkey Porcelain Figure
c1960
Handmade in Vietri, Italy
4.5*9*11 (cm)
A green glazed porcelain donkey figure from Vietri, Italy, signed "vietri", is the typical ceramic work of Vietri.
Vietri is the pearl of Italy's Amalfi Coast. The town has been inhabited since the time of the ancient city of Massina (probably founded by the Tyrrhenians), is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and is famous for its ceramic production. And famous.
From the 1920s onwards, growing commercial ties, coupled with the unique character of the area and the unique creativity of Vietri's craftsmen, attracted world-famous artists (Irene Kowaliska, Riccardo Dolker, Giovannino Carrano) to the coast. Leading Vietri to become recognized as one of the capitals of artistic ceramic production. Every object and piece of furniture has been redesigned in ceramic: tiles, plates, racks, ashtrays, amphorae and various decorative items, including the little donkey, the symbol of Vietri ceramic.