Porcelain Blue porcelain vase

Specie of ceramic produced from a fine clay, quartz, feldspar and kaolin paste. Originally from China, this white, translucent, resistant and extremely versatile material revolutionized its distribution in European markets along the Silk Road. Marco Polo coined the term “porcellana” from the Italian porcellini, nickname for the shells found in the Venice's water.

Faience vase predominant royal blue color. Round base, elongated body and tapered mouthpiece at the top. The piece is adorned with floral motifs: large white calla lilies, with green and light blue branches. The floral motif is found on one side of the vase.