Description
This piece is a whimsical and elegant example of trompe l’oeil ceramic ware.
Brief :
This is a vintage ceramic tureen styled in the shape of a head of cabbage, complete with finely sculpted veining and leaf texture. The lid is crowned with a round, cabbage-like finial, and the sides feature sculpted garlic bulb or root vegetable handles, adding to the rustic charm.
• Material: Glazed white ceramic with a soft, pearlescent sheen that enhances the detailing.
• Design: Highly realistic, with layers of cabbage leaves overlapping to form the body and lid.
• Function: Likely used as a soup tureen or decorative covered dish, perfect for farmhouse, cottagecore, or French country interiors.
It’s a delightful blend of form and function—both playful and refined.See
- Dimensions
- 13ʺW × 11ʺD × 10.5ʺH
- Styles
- French Country
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition. No ladelGood vintage condition. No ladel
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