Vintage Handmade 10” Italian Majolica Tropical Fruit Bowl Centerpiece, Mint Cond

Vibrant fruit bowl display that was handmade. Barbotine Technique: This style of pottery, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, uses applied clay slip (barbotine) to create a raised, three-dimensional effect, giving the fruits a textured and realistic appearance. Composition: The bowl contains a variety of sculpted fruits, including a prominent pineapple, bananas, grapes, and what appear to be a peach or apple, and possibly watermelon slices. Decorative Purpose: This piece can be used as decorative centerpieces for tables or display cabinets, mimicking real fruit.