Mid 20th Century Knobler Japan Lemon Fruit Bowls 1960s Trompe L’Oeil Majolica | Realistic Citrus Art Pottery - a Pair

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A vibrant and sculptural pair of realistic, hand-painted lemon-themed fruit bowls by Knobler, a premier maker of mid-century Japanese majolica.
… Read more A vibrant and sculptural pair of realistic, hand-painted lemon-themed fruit bowls by Knobler, a premier maker of mid-century Japanese majolica.
Crafted in Japan during the 1960s, these "Trompe l’Oeil" pieces are renowned for their superior sculptural realism. Each bowl features a hyper-realistic, high-relief "pitted" zest exterior and a high-gloss canary yellow interior with raised white pith detailing and hand-painted "juice pips." These are quintessential examples of the whimsical yet sophisticated garden-themed serveware that defined the Hollywood Regency era.

Details & Dimensions:
Maker: Knobler
Origin: Made in Japan
Period: Circa 1960s
Material: Glazed Artistic Earthenware / Majolica
Dimensions: 4 5/8" Diameter x 2.25" High
Weight: ~7.5 oz each

Condition Report:
Good Vintage Condition. Both bowls retain a brilliant, jewel-like luster and vibrant color. Consistent with their 60-year history, one bowl displays minor surface wear (small glaze chips and a flea bite, the 2nd has a small glaze chip (see photos). No structural cracks or repairs. See less