Beautiful and unusual 3 piece centerpiece /soup tureen by artist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro. Manufactured in Portugal, 1950s. A beautiful example of the traditional Portuguese Majolica ceramic. This piece has the mark of the manufacturer on the base. Includes tureen, lid and ladel. Does not include arrangements. Fill with fruits, vegetables, florals, potted plant for an eyecatching centerpiece.
Very large , (18" X 10 5/8" X 7" tall) impressive as a centerpiece filled with seasonal vegetables or flowers, outstanding as a seafood server. Colorful hand painted drippy majolica ceramic in green, black and white. Ladel is included, but not original to the piece. Tureen is 18 inches long, 10 5/8 inches wide and 7 inches tall. It has few and minor flaws. Small chip is inconspicuos on the under side of the lid shown in last picture, one small surface chip in 9th pic is at the base of the body fin, again, not very conspicuous. One minute glaze chip that is hard to capture on under edge of fin. Age appropriate crazing. It has no repairs. A soup tureen that not everyone has! Perfect for Raphael Bordallo store Pinheiro collectors.
Product code: Centerpiece Soup Tureen, Artist Bordallo Pinheiro, Hand Painted store 1950's