Medici basin in glazed earthenware with satyr masks

Medici basin in glazed earthenware - flamboyant colors & satyr mascarons. If you're looking for the centerpiece of your terrace, patio, or conservatory, this Medici basin could well be the one that makes your heart race! Its vibrant enamel—alternating honey yellow and forest green, with a deep red interior—captures the light like a jewel in the sun. On each side, a raised satyr mascaron smiles mischievously at you, a mythological nod to ancient gardens. Placed on a stone wall, a wrought iron table, or directly in a flowerbed, it will become the setting for your most beautiful floral arrangements: flamboyant geraniums, graphic ferns, or a cascade of ivy. No indication of brand or origin, but entirely in the spirit of decorative productions of the late 19th or very early 20th century—most likely Italian or French, in the style of Sarreguemines or Neapolitan productions. The number "1871" written underneath is most likely a model or mold number rather than a manufacturing date. But it is consistent with a piece from this era. Very good vintage condition, patina of age, with some cracks from use which add to its charm, a very slight enamel defect above a mascaron, this piece tells a story - yours, perhaps Dimensions: height 27.5 cms, diameter 27.5 cms, mascaron height 12 cms. Base diameter: 15.5 cms. Use: perfect for outdoor or indoor use.