Vintage Terracotta Lion Head Urn | Red & Cream Crackle Glaze, 22”

For those of us who like our pottery with a little authority.

This vintage terracotta vessel features sculptural lion-head handles and a rich red and cream crackle-glazed finish. At approximately 22 inches tall, it has the presence to anchor a corner or give an entryway an excellent first impression.

Attributed to Italy and estimated to date from the 1960s–1970s, it brings a Mediterranean sensibility to a collected interior. The decorative handles add character, while the glazed surface invites a closer look.

Style it beside a wooden console, against a warm limewash wall, or on a sturdy pedestal. Dried branches would make a beautiful addition, though it holds its own without anything inside.

We’d surround it with quieter textures—linen, stone, aged wood—and let the lions do the talking.

DETAILS

• Vintage decorative vessel / urn
• Material: terracotta ceramic
• Finish: red and cream crackle glaze
• Sculptural lion-head handles
• Estimated era: circa 1960s–1970s
• Origin: attributed to Italy
• Maker unidentified
• Style: Mediterranean / Classical Revival
• Collection: La Tropicana
• Sold individually
• Watertightness unverified; use a separate liner for fresh flowers

DIMENSIONS

Approximately 15” W × 15” D × 22” H

CONDITION

Good vintage condition with age-related imperfections noted in the source listing. Please review photographs for surface and glaze details.

DĒSSO NOTE

A little drama is good for a room.

Give this vessel breathing space rather than surrounding it with smaller accessories. One confident object can do more than a shelf full of fillers.

SHIPPING

Suggested shipping type: Large fragile item — shipping quote required.

Local pickup available at REHAUS, Oakland Park. Contact us for South Florida delivery options or a shipping quote based on your location.