A Rare Bitossi Masterpiece in Rimini Blue
One of the most striking pieces to come out of the Italian mid-century ceramic movement, this Kwan Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) bust was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Tuscany during the 1960s. It is a museum-quality example of the celebrated Rimini Blue glaze — a vibrant, deeply saturated blue with lime accents and a golden web pattern that catches the light from every angle.
Kwan Guan Yin is one of the most revered figures in East Asian culture, and Londi’s interpretation — rendered in glazed stoneware with serene, stylised features — bridges Eastern iconography with the bold aesthetic language of Italian modernism.
Details
- Designer: Aldo Londi
- Manufacturer: Bitossi, Tuscany, Italy
- Design period: 1960–1970
- Style: Italian mid-century modern
- Material: Glazed stoneware
- Glaze: Rimini Blue — vibrant blue, lime and gold
- Attribution mark: ITALY S214/30
- Height: 28 cm / 11"
- Diameter: 16 cm / 6½"
- Weight: 3,000 g
- Condition: Near perfect — minor glaze chips at her right eye and on top of the crown; otherwise flawless
Condition Note
The glaze chips are minor and do not detract from the overall presence of the piece. They are consistent with the age and handling of a 60-year-old ceramic sculpture.
An exceptional centrepiece for a mantel, shelf, or display cabinet. Highly sought after by Bitossi collectors and mid-century ceramic enthusiasts worldwide.