Ceramic Vase by Camilla Boccali

A ceramic vase from Deruta defined by a continuous, tapering form that rises with a quiet sense of balance. The surface is fully hand-painted, where the peacock feather motif wraps around the volume with controlled, rhythmic precision—each line following the curvature of the piece, guiding the eye as it moves. The decoration adapts to the form rather than sitting on it, creating a subtle sense of movement that changes with perspective.

Camilla Boccali is part of a new generation of Italian ceramicists working within the long-standing traditions of Deruta. Having grown up close to the craft, her work reflects a familiarity that feels natural rather than studied—an assured hand guided by repetition, observation, and instinct. Within a shared visual language, what distinguishes the piece is its clarity and precision, where a traditional motif is carried forward with a renewed sense of focus.

• Designer: Camilla Boccali
• Maker: Deruta Placens
• Material, technique: hand-painted ceramic
• Origin: Deruta, Italy
• Period: 2020s
• Measurements: L3.75 x W3.75 x H8 in / L9.5 x W9.5 x H20 cm
• Condition: new