Imperio de Arte Sgraffito Ceramic Vase — Pale Blue, Rose & Cream

A beautifully hand-crafted sgraffito vase by Imperio de Arte, a Mexican folk art pottery maker. The rounded body is decorated with an incised botanical design — stylized leaves and geometric forms carved through layers of pale blue and dusty rose slip to reveal the cream clay beneath. A cobalt blue double band rings the neck, finished with a deep burgundy glazed rim.

Sgraffito is one of the oldest ceramic decorating techniques, and this piece showcases it with real artistry. It has the warmth and handmade quality that makes a room feel lived-in and loved — equally at home on a bookshelf, a mantle, or a side table.

• Maker: Imperio de Arte, Mexico
• Technique: Sgraffito (hand-carved slip decoration)
• Colours: Pale blue, dusty rose, cream, cobalt blue, burgundy
• Type: Decorative vase
• Condition: Very good vintage condition