Siena - Unsigned; likely local artisan or tourist pottery workshop

Name: Siena
 
Type: Miniature Folk Pottery Vase
 
Year: Mid to late 20th century (circa 1960s–1980s)
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Unsigned; likely local artisan or tourist pottery workshop - Hand-painted "SIENA" inscription, Siena, Tuscany ,Italy
 
History: This is a miniature terracotta souvenir vase or urn, hand-painted and typical of Tuscan folk pottery sold in local tourist shops, especially in Siena. The roughly applied floral motif and the deep green and burgundy palette are consistent with rustic decorative ceramics of central Italy.
 
 
The glaze is slightly uneven and the form shows charming irregularities, confirming it was made by hand rather than mass-produced in a factory. These miniatures were popular from the 1960s through the 1980s as keepsakes from regional Italian towns.
 
 
While it has no maker’s mark or stamp, the inscription “SIENA” clearly identifies its origin and purpose as a souvenir item. It appears to be made of low-fired earthenware, a hallmark of traditional Tuscan ceramic production.
 
Flaws: None