Vintage Italian Studio Art Pottery - ceramic pitcher by Pimpinelli Menotta, Deruta, ca 1950's

A rare piece of mid-century Italian studio art pottery by Pimpinelli Menotta, Deruta.
Signed on base.

Dimensions:
height 14 cm (5.5 inches)
width from spout to handle  21 cm (8.20 inches)
base diameter 9 cm (3.5 inches)
Approx. weight 638 grams

The jug or pitcher is in good vintage condition. No chips or cracks or crazing. There are some smudges on the body and minor loss of paint on the spout. Some of the white enamel dots are missing.