{"product_id":"vintage-solimene-vietri-campagna-gallina-large-covered-casserole-hand-painted-italian-chicken-pottery","title":"Vintage Solimene Vietri Campagna Gallina Large Covered Casserole, Hand Painted Italian Chicken Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spectacular piece of Italian ceramic artistry, this substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolimene Vietri covered casserole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the unmistakable warmth and exuberance of the Amalfi Coast to the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand painted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietri sul Mare, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the large lidded serving vessel features Solimene's wonderfully whimsical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampagna Gallina chicken motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Stylized white hens parade across a rich ochre and caramel ground, punctuated by deep blue dotted borders, burgundy florals, fresh green foliage and delicate blue detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration continues generously around both the casserole and its fitted lid, making this an exceptionally decorative piece from every angle. A rounded hand-painted finial crowns the lid, while substantial integrated side handles give the vessel its classic Italian serving form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the lid to reveal a beautifully glazed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterracotta-red interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a striking contrast to the colorful exterior. The underside exposes the traditional warm red clay body and bears the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOLIMENE® \/ VIETRI – MADE IN ITALY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bird mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 inches across the handles and nearly six pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is no petite piece of tableware. Its impressive scale transforms it into a true statement object—equally captivating filled for an abundant Mediterranean table or displayed on a kitchen island, open shelving, sideboard or dining-room console.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolimene's ceramics are closely associated with the centuries-old pottery tradition of Vietri sul Mare on Italy's Amalfi Coast. VIETRI identifies its Campagna Gallina collection as hand painted by Solimene artisans in Vietri sul Mare and crafted from traditional terra cotta. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-applied brushwork is part of its appeal: subtle variations in the ochre ground, individual chickens, borders and botanical details give the piece the unmistakable character of artisan-painted Italian pottery rather than mass-produced transferware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecovered form is considerably harder to encounter than the plates, bowls and smaller serving pieces commonly seen from the collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this an especially appealing find for collectors of Solimene, Vietri ceramics and exuberant Italian tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a piece that feels wonderfully at home in the Eclectic Whimsy world—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etheatrical, collected, colorful and unapologetically charming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition. Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the description. Variations in brushwork, glaze and coloration are characteristic of hand-painted artisan pottery and contribute to the individuality of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've confirmed absolutely no chips, cracks or repairs, Darby, I would change this to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e That's stronger and important at the $349 price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solimene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Campagna Gallina \/ Chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vietri sul Mare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italian \/ Mediterranean \/ Folk Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large covered casserole \/ lidded serving dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glazed terracotta pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand painted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ochre, caramel, cream, blue, green and burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SOLIMENE® – VIETRI – MADE IN ITALY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 13\" handle to handle × 10.5\" diameter × 6\" high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 5.90 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEclectic Whimsy Styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle this oversized Italian casserole as the centerpiece of an abundant Mediterranean tablescape, display it prominently on open kitchen shelving, or place it on a dining-room sideboard alongside majolica, brass candlesticks and collected European ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts warm ochre palette works particularly beautifully with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Country, Mediterranean, Italian Villa, Maximalist, Cottagecore and collected Eclectic interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is functional serveware with the presence of decorative art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eclectic Whimsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67619179200822,"sku":"1253","price":327.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/9155\/4102\/files\/IMG-0952.jpg?v=1790873892","url":"https:\/\/eclecticwhimsydecor.com\/products\/vintage-solimene-vietri-campagna-gallina-large-covered-casserole-hand-painted-italian-chicken-pottery","provider":"Eclectic Whimsy Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}