Hand-painted Savona ceramic vase with four different scenes, made in the 1940s

Ø cm 12 h cm 33

Savona, a Ligurian city with a long maritime tradition, is also renowned for its ceramic production. This art, which has deep roots in the past, has made the city famous throughout the world for the beauty and originality of its majolica.

Ceramic production in Savona has medieval origins, but it reached its peak in the 16th and 17th centuries. In this period, the artisans of Savona specialized in the creation of majolica decorated with floral, geometric motifs and mythological figures, often influenced by oriental models.
The colors used are bright and intense, often contrasting with each other.
Savona majolica is characterized by elaborate and detailed decorations, which cover the entire surface of the object.
The ceramic art of Savona has absorbed influences from different cultures, including Italian, Spanish and oriental.