Italian Majolica Fruit Topiary Centerpiece, Mid-20th Century archive Braided wicker rim

Braided wicker rim

Inspired by the shapes of Greco-Roman vessels traditionally used for storing wine or oil

dating to the 1970s

Each bowl is individually formed and decorated by hand

timeless treasures that transcend eras

Italian Majolica Fruit Topiary Centerpiece, Mid-20th Century archive Braided wicker rimA richly detailed Italian majolica fruit topiary, exuberantly modeled as an abundant harvest overflowing from a woven basket base. This sculptural centerpiece captures the tradition of Italian decorative ceramics at its most expressivewhere craftsmanship, color, and naturalism converge. The composition is densely layered with a variety of fruits and foliage, including lemons, apples, grapes, figs, and other seasonal forms, each rendered with