The Cloverleaf

A sculptural trefoil ashtray from Bertoncello Ceramiche d'Arte of Schiavon, in the Veneto — three rounded wells joined at the centre, with pinched rests at the seams. The glaze is a sky-blue ground with reactive bursts of yellow and cobalt blooming in each well. Glossy, substantial, and well preserved — it holds a table as an object in its own right.

Was an ashtray, but earns its place as a decorative piece: on a desk or dresser, or on a shelf beside our Bertoncello vases and pot.

Origin: Italy (Schiavon, Veneto)
Sourced in: Piedmont
Era: c.1970s
Materials: Glazed ceramic
Dimensions: 20 cm across
Attribution: Design by Bertoncello Ceramiche d'Arte
Condition: Good vintage condition, glaze bright and glossy; light wear consistent with age. Refer to photographs.