A beautiful late-19th-century antique Italian ceramic bowl distinguished by its elegant hand-painted decoration and softly aged patina. This generous earthenware vessel is a charming example of traditional Southern Italian domestic pottery, with a distinctive decorative design in deep cobalt blue against a warm ivory glaze.
The rustic bowl features a wide, rounded body raised on a sturdy pedestal foot, with a gently curved profile and subtly shaped rim. Its striking blue fan-like ornamentation comprises a repeated scalloped motif, embellished with fine lines, dots and radiating brushstrokes, encircling the exterior.
Dating to the late-1800s, this elegant bowl would traditionally have taken pride of place at family mealtimes, serving soups and other dishes. Today, its expressive hand-painted detail make it a versatile decorative piece, ideal as a fruit bowl on a kitchen table or an accent on an open shelf. Pair it with antique Italian ceramics and rustic tableware for a collected interior inspired by the timeless character of the southern Italian farmhouse.
Details
Period: Late 1800s
Origin: Southern Italy
Material: Hand-thrown earthenware / ceramic
Decoration: Hand-painted cobalt blue scalloped motifs
Form: Serving bowl on a pedestal foot
Dimensions: H 9 × W 20 × D 20 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Signs of age and generations of use include a beautifully worn patina, faded decoration, surface marks, chips and discolouration. These individual characteristics contribute to its authenticity, charm and unique history. Please refer to the photographs for a closer look at its condition. Colours may vary slightly from screen to screen.
A beautiful late-19th-century antique Italian ceramic bowl distinguished by its elegant hand-painted decoration and softly aged patina. This generous earthenware vessel is a charming example of traditional Southern Italian domestic pottery, with a distinctive decorative design in deep cobalt blue against a warm ivory glaze.
The rustic bowl features a wide, rounded body raised on a sturdy pedestal foot, with a gently curved profile and subtly shaped rim. Its striking blue fan-like ornamentation comprises a repeated scalloped motif, embellished with fine lines, dots and radiating brushstrokes, encircling the exterior.
Dating to the late-1800s, this elegant bowl would traditionally have taken pride of place at family mealtimes, serving soups and other dishes. Today, its expressive hand-painted detail make it a versatile decorative piece, ideal as a fruit bowl on a kitchen table or an accent on an open shelf. Pair it with antique Italian ceramics and rustic tableware for a collected interior inspired by the timeless character of the southern Italian farmhouse.
Details
Period: Late 1800s
Origin: Southern Italy
Material: Hand-thrown earthenware / ceramic
Decoration: Hand-painted cobalt blue scalloped motifs
Form: Serving bowl on a pedestal foot
Dimensions: H 9 × W 20 × D 20 cm
As with all Rivesto antique ceramics, this piece is perfectly imperfect. Signs of age and generations of use include a beautifully worn patina, faded decoration, surface marks, chips and discolouration. These individual characteristics contribute to its authenticity, charm and unique history. Please refer to the photographs for a closer look at its condition. Colours may vary slightly from screen to screen.
