Rimini Blue Terracotta Ceramic Vase attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

This vase is an iconic example from the "Rimini Blu" series, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1950s (production continued until the 1970s). Main features: Shape: Cylindrical with a slightly flared neck and raised upper rim, typical of Londi's modernist design. Color: Intense shades of cobalt blue with nuances of turquoise and aquamarine, achieved through layered crystalline glazes. Decoration: Surface engraved with abstract geometric motifs (triangles, lines, circles, and dashes) in relief, creating a rich tactile and optical effect. These motifs are typical of the Rimini Blu line and recall ethnic and primitive influences, filtered through a mid-century aesthetic. Technique: Hand-glazed ceramic with engobe and crystalline glaze, which gives depth and unique chromatic variations to each piece. Finish: Matte with glossy highlights in the thickest areas of the glaze; Presence of microbubbles and intentional imperfections, typical of artisanal production. This vase represents the pinnacle of postwar Italian craftsmanship, combining Tuscan ceramic tradition (Bitossi is from Montelupo Fiorentino) with innovative design.