Vintage Mottahedeh Italy Majolica Covered Ceramic Melon Squash Soup Tureen

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A show-stopping piece of Italian artistry: this is the highly coveted **Mottahedeh “Melon” or “Squash” covered tureen** handcrafted in Italy … Read more A show-stopping piece of Italian artistry: this is the highly coveted **Mottahedeh “Melon” or “Squash” covered tureen** handcrafted in Italy for Mottahedeh’s legendary majolica line. Rich autumnal orange with deep green leaves and curling tendril handle – it looks freshly plucked from an Italian garden. Perfect as a dramatic centerpiece, soup tureen, or simply displayed as sculptural fruit.

#### Details:
- **Maker**: Mottahedeh, made in Italy (full marks on base: “Mottahedeh Italy” + original paper label intact)
- **Size**: 6 1/2” length x 4 1/2” width x 7” height , impressive size
- **Material**: Classic hand-painted majolica with glossy glaze in vibrant pumpkin orange and emerald green
- **Design**: Realistic ridged melon/squash form, removable lid with twisted vine finial, beautifully detailed leaves and stem

#### Condition:
Outstanding vintage condition – no chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. Colors are vivid and glossy with only the faintest trace of light crazing typical of authentic majolica (adds character, not damage). Interior is pristine.

This is the exact piece you see in high-end designer books and upscale tabletops – Mottahedeh’s Italian majolica is collected worldwide and rarely comes up for sale in this size and condition.

Perfect for fall tables, Thanksgiving centerpieces, or year-round kitchen glamour. Equally stunning empty on a shelf or filled with soup, flowers, or decorative orbs.


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