The vase adorned with four butterflies in high relief is attributable to the period when Giovanni Gariboldi was the artistic director of Richard-Ginori (1908-1971). However, the paper label applied under the base seems to indicate that the author of this particular model was Elena Diana. She is mainly known for her skill in the agate gold technique, but in the 1940s the decorator also designed some original models for the Manifattura di Doccia (vase with fern inv. 3566, and vase with pearl necklace inv. 2594).
The shape of this vase is distinguished by its sharp profile. The wings of the stylized butterflies placed next to each other create an elegant three-dimensional motif with strong sculptural relief. The effect of refined preciousness is also createdby the particular milky white glaze, with iridescent reflections, and details in gold marked with an agate point.
From the model number (mod. 2112s) we can deduce that the design is later than 1940. Considering that during the war period the production of art porcelain was partly or entirely suspended, it is probable that it is a creation from the years immediately following the end of the war.
