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Vintage Hand-Painted Eggplant Pitcher | Trompe-l’œil Italian Majolica-Style Ceramic Figural Serveware
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Bring a touch of whimsical European elegance and …
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Vintage Hand-Painted Eggplant Pitcher | Trompe-l’œil Italian Majolica-Style Ceramic Figural Serveware
Description
Bring a touch of whimsical European elegance and vintage artistic charm to your kitchen or entertaining collection with this authentic 1983 Seymour Mann Monte Verde hand-painted eggplant pitcher. Beautifully rendered in glazed ceramic, this distinctive figural piece features a sculptural eggplant design with rich, nature-inspired colors and decorative detailing that captures the appeal of traditional Italian majolica pottery.
The pitcher showcases a delightful trompe-l’œil-inspired design, using realistic sculptural form, dimensional detailing, and hand-painted finishes to create the visual illusion of an actual eggplant. This playful yet artful presentation gives the piece a wonderfully distinctive character, blending functional serveware with decorative folk-art appeal.
Produced in Taiwan and imported and distributed by New York-based Seymour Mann Inc., this charming example is part of the Monte Verde collection, known for its whimsical botanical motifs and decorative kitchen and tabletop accessories.
With its glossy glazed finish and eye-catching figural silhouette, this pitcher makes an exceptional display piece on a kitchen shelf, open hutch, dining room sideboard, or curated vintage table setting.
Details & Features
* Maker: Seymour Mann Inc.
* Collection: Monte Verde
* Date: 1983
* Origin: Made in Taiwan
* Material: Hand-painted glazed ceramic
* Design: Sculptural eggplant figural pitcher
* Decorative Technique: Trompe-l’œil-inspired realistic botanical styling
* Style: Italian majolica-inspired, European country, whimsical botanical, and vintage figural pottery
* Markings: Original foil label and Seymour Mann backstamp on base
A wonderful addition to a collection of vintage majolica pottery, hand-painted ceramic pitchers, figural serveware, trompe-l’œil decorative ceramics, or distinctive European-inspired kitchen décor. Equally appealing as a functional serving piece, collectible display object, or conversation-starting accent for the thoughtfully curated home.
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Brand
- Seymour Mann
- Styled After
- Bordallo Pinheiro
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Eggplant
- Condition Notes
- Beautiful condition, consistent with age and use. Beautiful condition, consistent with age and use. less
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