Vintage Italian Art Pottery Vase Signed Masparta San Stefano Hand Painted 9”

Item Specifics Origin: Italy marked S. STEFANO on the base (likely San Stefano di Camastra, Sicily, a well-known Italian ceramics town) Artist/Studio Signature: Masparta hand-signed on the front lower body Type: Tall bottle-neck vase Material: Hand-painted ceramic/earthenware Glaze/Design: Off-white/cream ground with hand-painted deep green stylized floral/foliate band and green rim and foot Condition: Pre-owned, good vintage condition a small hairline/glaze line is visible near the lower body in photos, please review closely and disclose accordingly Item Description Lovely tall vintage Italian art pottery vase with a graceful bottle-neck silhouette, in a soft cream glaze with a hand-painted deep green stylized floral band around the lower body repeating crosshatched leaf motifs with dotted stems, finished with a solid green rim and footer band. Hand-signed Masparta on the front, and marked S. STEFANO on the base, pointing to San Stefano di Camastra a Sicilian town famous for its ceramic tradition. A charming addition to a collection of Italian pottery or as a standalone decorative vase. Please look closely at the photos there appears to be a fine line/crack near the base on one side; buyers should review carefully before purchasing, and feel free to ask questions about condition.