Introduce a timeless reverent vibe to your kitchen with this 1960s Capodimonte Artistic Cup and Saucer, featuring intricate Italian relief porcelain with hand-painted floral details. A masterpiece of the neoclassical tradition, this set is alive with high-relief figures set within a rolling woodland landscape, while the interior of the cup is luxuriously lined with gold gilt filigree that catches the light with every movement.
Origin: Italy
Era: Mid-Century (c. 1960s)
Material: Hand-Painted Relief Porcelain
Dimensions: Cup (2.50" x 3.75"), Saucer (6.00")
Condition: Excellent
Special Feature: High-relief "Bacchanalian" figural scenes; heavy gold gilt accents.
The handle is fashioned into a rustic, coral-like branch, providing a grounded tactile contrast to the delicate porcelain work. Capodimonte is world-renowned for this specific style of "molded story" porcelain, where each piece serves as a 360-degree canvas. There is a playful wit in how the figures wrap around the vessel, inviting you to turn the cup and discover new details in the hand-painted greenery and classical forms.
Whether added to a collection of fine European tea-ware or displayed as a standalone curiosity in a dark academia study, this set serves as a sophisticated tribute to Italian craftsmanship. Its vibrant colors and dramatic relief work ensure it remains a conversation piece, bringing a sense of historic luxury to a modern afternoon tea. It is a small but powerful anchor for a space that values the intersection of mythology and functional art.
This item is vintage, over 65 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.