Vintage Portuguese Secla Majolica Fruit Topiary Basket Tureen

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Add a vibrant pop of mid-century charm to your kitchen or dining room with this stunning Portuguese Majolica fruit topiary … Read more Add a vibrant pop of mid-century charm to your kitchen or dining room with this stunning Portuguese Majolica fruit topiary basket. Handcrafted by the renowned Secla studio in Caldas da Rainha, this vintage 1960s–70s piece is a quintessential example of "barbotine" ceramic artistry.
The two-piece set features a deep emerald green base with an intricate basket-weave texture, topped by a lid overflowing with a lush "topiary" of hand-painted fruits—including a watermelon slice, bananas, grapes, and an apple—all resting on a bed of naturalistic green leaves. This is a substantial, high-quality ceramic piece weighing over 6 pounds, perfect as a decorative centerpiece, a unique cookie jar, or a tabletop tureen.

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Manufacturer: Secla (Marked on base)
Origin: Portugal
Era: 1960s–1970s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Majolica / Hollywood Regency
Materials: Glazed Ceramic / Pottery
Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz
Dimensions
Length: 11 inches
Width: 8.75 inches
Height 8 inches

Good Vintage Condition. This piece shows signs of age and character consistent with its era. There is a repair to a previous break on the watermelon slice and a small chip on the inside rim of the base (not visible when the lid is in place). Additionally, there are two minor fleabites on the banana and one small fleabite on the tip of a leaf. Please see all photos for a detailed view of these areas. These imperfections are common in vintage Portuguese barbotine ceramics and do not affect the structural integrity or display appeal of this vibrant centerpiece. See less