Flavia/Bitossi Ceramic Vase (last quarter 20th century)

Description This vase by Flavia Manifattura Ceramiche Artistiche, sister company of the Bitossi ceramic company, has a beautiful shape and intricate crosshatching.  It doesn't need flowers, but if if you have some, even better! Details Flavia Manifattura Ceramiche Artistiche (Italian) Glazed and incised terracotta Stamped on bottom 7 1/2" diameter, 5 1/2" height  Very good estate condition, some rubbing to unglazed portion  About the Artist Bitossi and Flavia are two different companies owned by the same parent corporation of Gruppo Colorobbia, headquartered in Montelupo, Fiorentino, Italy. Flavia created various pieces for the US market, including this one which was sold by Saks Fifth Avenue.  Beginning in 1976 and up to 2001, all pieces created by both Bitossi and Flavia carried only the Flavia mark on the bottom.  In any case, these sculptural items were the result of great Italian design as well as exceptional craftsmanship.They were not mass-produced. Wheel thrown, hand made