Figurative ceramic vase by Giovanni De Simone, Palermo, 1960-70, H 15.5 cm

Small figurative vase hand-painted in Giovanni De Simone's workshop in Palermo. A stylized figure with red cheeks and large almond-shaped eyes holds a red flower against her, with arms modeled in relief around the body. The palette is typical of De Simone: sky blue, acid green, and speckled red on a white background, outlined in brown. The narrow neck accommodates a single stem. Hand-signed under the base "De Simone Italia, " model number D 17.