Antique Antonio Zen Nove Italy Art Large Scone Decoration Aplique Flowers

20's vintage Height: 12 inches Width: 7 inches Antonio Zen Italian Pottery Wall Scone Italian Ceramic Made in Italy Antonio Zen Nove This is a unique and rare piece of art signed by Antonio Zen (A.Z. NOVE) which stamp signed on the Outside back of this Wall Decoration Beauty!. It measures 12" X 7". This Decoration Wall Piece, Water Spout is only decoration, is Halo Inside, The Lid open, possible as a Secret key holder??? Very Unique piece, See last picture. It is in Good condition with no chips, no cracks and no repairs. This Italian Art Piece is by Antonio Zen who is a 4th generation master craftsman of fine Italian ceramics and porcelain. In 1885 Antonio Zen opened his studio in Nove, near Bassano. He immediately received international recognition for his sculptural work by winning numerous awards in exhibitions throughout continental Europe. His finest works are said to be studies of animals and horses in particular. Zen’s art found an enthusiastic customer base in the United States and he courted such importers as Tiffany, which commissioned exclusive pieces. Although he catered to high society he also made his ceramic art available to the general public His work is very collectible today. Here is the Bio I found. Figlio del ceramista veneto Giovanni Battista, Antonio Zen nasce a Nove, in provincia di Vicenza, nel 1871. Studia all'accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia e alla Scuola di Ceramica di Nove. Nel 1885 apre, assieme con il padre, la fabbrica di ceramica "G.B.