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Up for your consideration is a stunning, mid-century vintage Italian Majolica ceramic centerpiece bowl.
Beautifully crafted in the classic trompe-l'œil style, this heavy ceramic piece features a lifelike, high-gloss cluster of textured green avocados nestled amongst naturalistic leaves and delicate white blossoms. The arrangement sits elegantly inside a footed, white octagonal base.
The underside features authentic hand-painted artisan serial markings (38/134), a "Made in Italy" stamp, and the "J.W. Co." hallmark—signifying it was imported and distributed mid-century by the prestigious John Wanamaker & Co. department store.
• Country of Origin: Italy
• Era: Circa 1960s / 1970s
• Style: Italian Majolica / Tuscan /
CONDITION NOTE:
This is a beautiful pre-owned vintage item with minor age-related wear. As is very common with these delicate, dimensional Italian porcelain pieces, there are chips and breaks to multiple white flower petals.Please review all photos closely to evaluate these condition details, chips, and cracks before purchasing. The base and primary avocado structure remain intact and present beautifully as a vibrant table centerpiece or kitchen accent.
