Vintage Blue and White Italian Ceramic Holy Water Font Handmade by C. Carriero For Sale

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Vintage Blue and White Italian Ceramic Holy Water Font Handmade by C. Carriero:
$95.00

This is a vintage ceramic holy water font (shoup), featuring a hand-painted blue and white design with a dove representing the Holy Spirit at the center.
The artist, Carmelo Carriero, founded the (1979) Ceramiche d\'Arte Carriero workshop located in Grottaglie Apulia, Italy, a historic town famous for its traditional pottery district. His pieces are entirely handcrafted using traditional regional Majolica (faience) techniques. Each design features distinct structural elements - such as the sculpted scrolls, scalloped trim, and twisted clay detailing seen.
The piece measures 6\" long x 3 3/4\" wide x 2\" deep
Excellent condition - no chips, cracks, etc.