This is a vase by the Italian ceramic artist Alvino Bagni. It is believed to be from around 1960. This decoration is called Neo Baroque by some collectors, and while there are many works with black backgrounds and red designs, those with black backgrounds and blue are extremely rare. There are also decorated animals, such as bulls, in addition to vases. The size of the work is approximately 31cm in height and 28cm in width. It is hand-written with R3158 on the bottom and stamped with ITALY. The following is an introduction to the artist: Alvino Bagni (1919 - 2009) was a renowned Italian ceramic artist who played an important role in the development of contemporary ceramics. He was born in 1919 in Lastra a Signa, Italy, known for its ceramic industry. He showed an interest in ceramics from a young age. Bagni started his career as a ceramic artist by working in the workshop of the ceramic factory of Arnaldo Pugi in Ponte a Signa. After World War II, Pugi provided financial support to Bagni, allowing him to open his own workshop. Thus began the story of "Ceramiche Bagni." The 1950s and 60s were an important period for Bagni, and he established special relationships with numerous prominent companies in the American design and business world, such as Raymor (New York) and Rosenthal. In 1970, the company moved to a larger and more modern factory, and Bagni gathered around him collaborators and artists with advanced skills. By 1980, the factory's employees reached 100, and Bagni's company gained fame for its sophisticated products and innovative techniques, but it closed in 1990. However, Bagni's activities did not end. In 1993, he launched a new business called "Nuove Forme" and continued to work in ceramics until eight years before his retirement due to health reasons. Alvino Bagni passed away in 2009 at the age of 90. He left behind a legacy of creativity, passion, and technical skill. Alvino Bagni's career was a fascinating journey that spanned several decades. He was a master of ceramics who played an important role in the development of contemporary ceramics. (Quoted from FORMES UTILES HP)