Elegant clay birdbath - Fornace Masini

The terracotta bird bath is shaped like a round shell and is suitable for outdoor use, such as in gardens or on terraces.

This Impruneta terracotta bird basin is handcrafted by our artisans and is beautifully decorated.

It is suitable for storing water or bird feed.

Besides its function as a bird basin, it is a valuable piece of furniture, adding beauty and elegance to any environment.

Like all other terracotta products from the Masini Terrecotte Artistiche series, it is weather-resistant, down to -25°.

Size and color, as shown above, may vary slightly due to the product's complete handmade nature, making it unique in the world.

High-quality clay and ancient terracotta crafting techniques are synonymous with Fornace Masini. Their kiln began operations in 1938, being one of the oldest kilns in the area. From that moment, generation after generation, Masini has been committed to offering and guaranteeing products that combine beauty and craftsmanship with functionality, as well as durability. Absolutely every artifact is a unique piece of functional art.

There are many terracotta processing techniques, each with its own secrets, its own history, its own craftsmen. The brand crafts clay according to ancient traditional techniques. In the kiln, water, air, fire, and earth mix and embrace, creating unique objects of this kind, with extraordinary beauty.

The entire range of "MASINI" vessels is perfectly suited for interior decoration, but due to the natural affinity of the material with the environment and the colors of nature, it finds its happiest application in garden furniture. Our products are recognizable by the brand, which guarantees the highest level of each individual item, in which the irreplaceable touch of the craftsman and the life force of tradition are clearly visible.

Impruneta terracotta was used in the most important Florentine buildings, such as the Santo Spirito church, Sant'Ambrogio, the Grand Duke's apartments in Palazzo Vecchio, the Santissima Annunziata monastery, Santa Trinita, and the hospitals of Santa Maria Nuova and Innocenti. The entire range of "Fornace Masini" products is resistant to extreme temperatures from -20° to desert temperatures. This peculiarity is due to the highly valued clay extracted in the Impruneta area, a town near Florence, between the valleys where the Ema and Greve streams flow. The extraction area is very limited - about 200 km - hence the extraordinary value of the extracted material.

Precautions to keep products in perfect condition for a long time

1. Use small wooden or terracotta supports to keep the pot elevated and ensure that the drainage hole is not blocked;

2. Ensure that water does not stagnate in pots used as cachepots or pot holders;

3. Empty and possibly turn over "saucers" or dishes that collect water when the temperature approaches 0°;

4. Wall and garden fountains should be emptied during cold seasons to avoid cracks or splits due to water solidification and subsequent volume increase;

5. Do not move or lift pots when they are frozen and stuck to the ground, and do not use hot water to detach them; if necessary, use salt.

6. Prevent prolonged snow retention on products, as it may cause damage.

The color of each product is unique and differs from all others. This is due to the chemical and physical components of Impruneta clay, which appear during firing, dominating one moment, then another.

Among the most particular chemical components is iron oxide, which allows the cooked product to be colored in a characteristic red hue.

Since 2005, the company has been a founding member of the Association of Historical and Artistic Kilns of Impruneta, which is committed to motivating quality and culture and is recognizable by the brand, which guarantees the highest level of each object to which the irreplaceable touch of the craftsman and the vibrant force of tradition can be clearly attributed.