{"product_id":"vintage-italian-ceramic-madonna-bust","title":"Vintage Italian Ceramic Madonna Bust Hand Painted Virgin Mary Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Italian ceramic Madonna bust depicts the Virgin Mary in prayer with her eyes gently closed and hands clasped beneath a flowing hooded mantle. The figure is decorated in a hand-painted design featuring shades of blue, pink, black and gold, creating an appearance that is both devotional and highly decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serene facial modelling and richly ornamented cloak give the piece a distinctive mid-century Italian character. The surface displays extensive hand-painted detailing, with stylized floral and scroll motifs accented in gold. Whether displayed as a religious figure, a work of Italian ceramic art, or a decorative accent, this Madonna has strong visual presence despite its relatively compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior base retains a hand-painted \"Italy\" mark in gold and two paper labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1950s - 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 6 7\/8 inches across the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 8 3\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a couple of very tiny flakes along the front edge of the hood\/shroud. These are extremely minor and do not detract at all from the overall appearance. No cracks or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted ceramic construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirgin Mary \/ Madonna subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue, pink, black and gold decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-century Italian religious art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains original Italy marking\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully executed Italian Madonna that combines devotional imagery with the decorative artistry of mid-century Italian ceramics.....\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43257000198249,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Italian-Ceramic-Madonna.jpg?v=1780239131","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/vintage-italian-ceramic-madonna-bust","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}