Ceramic vase "Etna Purple" (height 40 cm)
Ceramic vase "Etna Purple" (height 40 cm)
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handmade unique piece | ceramic | height 40 cm | Ø 21 cm
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Ceramic vase "Etna Purple" (height 40 cm)
This unique ceramic vase is entirely handmade by artist Paola Paronetto using the paper-clay technique. Therefore, it can vary in size and shape. The conical shape of the vase is reminiscent of an Italian volcano. The bark structure and the matt colour make it an elegant home accessory. Vase "Etna", purple. Height 40 cm. Diameter 21 cm.
About Paola Paronetto
Paola Paronetto was born in 1965 in Pordenone, Italy. Her professional training began in 1988 with a series of intensive training courses. Her artistic development ranges from continuous experimentation in her production to collaborations with many different art galleries and teaching at the renowned Meridiana School of Ceramics.
Her collections include purely decorative objects that are sometimes of remarkable size, as well as refined everyday objects. They are all special unique pieces that combine the artist's craft and communicative intentions.
Ceramic product made of kaolin, quartz and feldspar.
Porcelain is formed by turning or pressing and figurative objects are cast. Complex objects have to be cast in separated steps and sections and then "assembled". After the moulding, the pieces are dried and "annealed" at about 900 °C. Next, the glaze will be applied and fired at temperatures between 1,240 °C and 1,445 °C. In renowned manufactures, the porcelain is painted by hand whereby each colour has to be fired individually and in compliance with narrow temperature tolerances.
Porcelain was invented in China and became widespread in Europe from the 16th century onwards. The first European porcelain factory was founded in Meissen, Germany in 1710.
Other famous European porcelain factories include Fürstenberg, Höchst, Schwarzburger Werkstätten, Lladró, Nymphenburg, KPM, Augarten, Sèvres, Limoges, Royal Copenhagen, Worcester. Individual factories label their products with their personal porcelain stamps so that for the collecter it is easy to identify their origin.