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Bitossi Lamp, Ceramic, Etruscan Glaze, Impressed, Green, Blue Turquoise, Signed

Description
Bitossi Lamp, Ceramic, Etruscan Glaze, Chiave Piccola, Signed. Medium height hand thrown barrel form lamp decorated with an impressed key pattern (Chiave Piccola) and Bitossi's "Etruscan" glaze: a dark moss green with blue turquoise undertones. The surface of the lamp feels slightly waxed. The ceramic is signed underneath the felt covered bottom: "6805 Base Made In Italy". The body measures 14.75 inches. Measurement to the bottom of the sockets: 22.5" and to the top of the finial: 28.88. The shade is not included in sale. The shade's dimensions are: 11" high x 15" across the top x 16" across the bottom.

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	signed: "6805 Base Made In Italy".
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Ceramic, Glazed
Condition:	Good. Rewired: The electrical fittings were meticulously updated using a solid brass two light cluster, moss green nylon cord with on/off switch, and a custom hand fabricated circular hole cover. The base is covered with felt. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1968
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	603208