{"product_id":"primavera-plate","title":"Vintage Italian Maiolica Plate \"Primavera\" by Bassano, Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"799\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming hand-painted maiolica plate from the historic workshops of Bassano del Grappa, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Inscribed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Primavera\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as Spring, this plate belongs to the celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuattro Stagioni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Four Seasons) tradition, an allegorical theme dear to Italian decorative arts since the 18th century. The central scene depicts a young \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003econtadinello\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a blue tunic and yellow stockings, gathering early blossoms and carrying a wicker basket of fruit, framed by topiaries and a sky alive with swallows in flight. The scalloped rim, finished with a manganese aubergine edge and a delicate blue scalloped border, is a signature flourish of Bassano craftsmanship. A whisper of craquelure across the tin glaze gives the plate its warm patina of time, destined for a wall, a dresser, or the heart of a curated tablescape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bassano del Grappa, Veneto, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century (circa 1950s–1970s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bassano workshops (hand-signed \"BASSANO\" verso)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica \/ faience)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Primavera\" Spring, from the \u003cem\u003eQuattro Stagioni\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted peasant figure with floral and pastoral landscape; scalloped manganese rim with blue border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e D25 cm x H 2cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 553g \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition with natural craquelure consistent with age; original twine intact for wall hanging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA poetic fragment of Italian craftsmanship, bringing the softness of a Venetian spring to any wall it graces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003cbr\u003eAll our products are vintage or antique items that have been previously used and loved. As such, they may display signs of age, wear, imperfections, or minor defects that add to their unique charm and authenticity. Some items in our collection have been carefully restored or preserved, while others have been left in their original untouched condition to honor their history and character. We invite you to appreciate the stories these timeless pieces carry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Aateeq","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53504189727062,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/4815\/7014\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_12_2026_at_02_21_11_PM.png?v=1778588514","url":"https:\/\/aateeq.com\/products\/primavera-plate","provider":"Aateeq","version":"1.0","type":"link"}