Italian Faience Soup Tureen Trompe-l'Œil in the Shape of a Pumpkin

Italian Faience Soup Tureen Trompe-l'Œil in the Shape of a Pumpkin. Dimensions: Height: 27 cm. Diameter: 40 cm. An astonishing decorative soup tureen in glazed faience representing a large white pumpkin resting on its matching stand. The lid is adorned with a stem and leaves modelled in relief, while the matching faience ladle completes the set. This piece is part of the Italian tradition of naturalistic ceramics known as trompe-l'œil, inspired by the productions of Bassano and the northern Italian factories specialising in life-sized fruit and vegetable decorations. The mark under the base indicates contemporary Italian manufacture. The very realistic treatment of the skin, the uneven reliefs, and the shiny glaze give this soup tureen a strong decorative presence, ideal for a festive table or a refined kitchen decor. Origin. Italy. Period. 20th century. Materials. Polychrome glazed faience. Condition. Generally good condition. Presence of some minor wear, stains, and superficial firing cracks visible in the photographs. Ladle included.