'Tema e Variazioni N.154' round ashtray, black and white

The stylized face of opera singer Lina Cavalieri defines the 'Tema e Variazioni' series by Fornasetti, appearing across a selection of signature pieces. In the hand-decorated round porcelain 'Tema e Variazioni N.154' ashtray, Cavalieri's face, in black and white monochrome, fills the entire design. The palms of her hands appear over one eye and her mouth, a feature that captures Fornasetti’s sense of play. Products of fine artisanal craftsmanship, pieces may display minor distinctions that make each one unique.