Antique Capodimonte Porcelain Figural Decorative Bowl — Bacchic Nude Scene, Crowned N Mark — Late 18th-Early 19th Century

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A rare and distinctive Capodimonte porcelain decorative bowl, finely hand-painted with a continuous bacchanalian scene of nude figures reveling beneath … Read more A rare and distinctive Capodimonte porcelain decorative bowl, finely hand-painted with a continuous bacchanalian scene of nude figures reveling beneath trees. The molded, irregular form simulates a woodland grove, with sculpted tree trunks and an undulating rim. A dotted enamel border with gilding rings the base.

The scene, likely inspired by Bacchic or mythological themes, is executed in soft polychrome enamels with whimsical detail and naïve charm. The base bears the classic Capodimonte crowned “N” mark in underglaze blue, confirming its origin with one of the established Capodimonte workshops operating in Naples during the late 18th to early 19th century.
• Origin: Italy (Capodimonte, Naples)
• Date: Circa 1771-1834
• Mark: Crowned “N” Capodimonte mark in underglaze blue
• Material: Molded and hand-painted porcelain
• Decoration: Continuous figural nude scene with trees, gilt and enamel border
• Function: Likely intended as a toothbrush holder, small cachepot, or inkwell
• Dimensions: Approx. 3.5” H × 3.25” D
• Condition: Excellent antique condition; minimal wear to glaze and rim. No cracks or repairs noted. Minor marks to interior, possibly ink.

This is a genuine Capodimonte piece, notable for its erotic subject matter and unusual form — a rare collector’s object suitable for lovers of mythological porcelain, figural Italian ware, or 19th-century decorative curiosities. See less