Vase modeled with embossed iris

The circular-section white porcelain vase is decorated with raised iris stems along the entire body, while the corollas placed around the rim adorn the mouth of the artifact with their petals. Some of these, modeled in the round, protrude at the calyx to form a scroll, then join the rest of the composition on the upper edge.

As often happens with Liberty period artifacts, the decoration participates in the shape of the object, becoming an integral part in defining the vase's profile. The iris, a flower favored by Modernism aesthetics for its long stem and slender leaves, was especially loved in Florence because it is a symbol of the city.