Vintage Italian Capodimonte-Style Porcelain Ewer Pitcher – Cherubs & Mermaids Relief (Mid-Century Rococo Revival)

Item Overview

Add a touch of Old-World romance to your décor with this exquisite Capodimonte-style porcelain ewer, crafted in Italy during the mid-20th century. This elegant decorative pitcher features a hand-molded design of playful cherubs, sea nymphs, and mermaids swirling amid leafy acanthus scrolls. The raised relief and soft pastel glaze evoke the luxurious style of 18th-century Neapolitan porcelain — graceful, detailed, and meant to be admired.

✨ Product Details

• Condition: Used, in excellent vintage condition (no chips or cracks; light signs of age).
• Color: Ivory base with soft celadon green and hand-tinted auburn accents.
• Material: Glazed porcelain / ceramic.
• Weight: Approx. 27.0 oz
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 7 in
  • Width: 4 in
  • Base: 4 ⅞ in wide x 4 ⅞ in long
  • Opening: 7 in long x 3 ⅜ in wide
  • Interior depth: 8 in
• Mark: Impressed star mark on base (Naples artisan workshop hallmark).
• Era: Circa 1950s–1970s.
• Origin: Italy (Naples region).

🎨 Design & Symbolism

This piece celebrates the mythological joy and abundance of the classical world — cherubs dancing beside the sea, mermaids rising from the waves, and delicate foliage curling upward in Rococo motion. The subtle green wash highlights the depth of the relief, while the ivory glaze gives the piece a soft antique sheen.

The twisted, scroll-style handle is pure Italian artistry — elegant, ornate, and balanced perfectly against the wide, flowing spout. It’s a sculptural conversation piece that turns any mantel, entry table, or china cabinet into a showcase.

🪶 Cozy Backstory

This collectible hails from the heart of Naples, Italy, where generations of artisans carried on the Capodimonte porcelain legacy after the royal factory’s 18th-century glory days. Each figure was hand-formed and tinted by small family workshops that treated every jug and vase as a miniature sculpture. It’s the kind of heirloom that once graced a European villa or seaside estate — a reminder of when artistry and elegance met in everyday objects.

🧼 Care & Display

• Wipe gently with a soft, dry microfiber cloth.
• Avoid soaking or abrasive cleaners.
• Display under soft light to enhance the glaze’s natural warmth.

This piece complements Victorian, Rococo, cottage, or coastal vintage interiors beautifully — timeless in every season, from spring to winter.