Quick Details:
Ceramic pitcher/vase, approx. 11" tall, 6" wide, 3" opening
Upper section: red body with gold floral branches + silver medallion motifs
Lower section: hand-painted fruit and leaf design with gold accents
Faint impressed maker’s mark (“PR” or “PH”) on base
Minor paint wear on the handle; small chips/wear along the bottom rim
Estimated mid-20th century, likely European (Portugal or Spain)
Description:
This is what happens when a pitcher becomes an Exquisite Corpse — in the best way. The top half is all refined red enamel, gold vines, and delicate silver medallions, looking like it just stepped out of a Japanese-inspired tea salon. Meanwhile, the bottom half is warm, earthy fruit and leaves, straight out of a sunny European kitchen where someone’s grandmother is baking something incredible.
Two completely different moods, one very charming piece.
The gilded adornments tie it all together, giving it that “I’ve been around a few decades and I still look good” kind of energy. The base sports a crackle finish and also carries a faint “PR/PH” impressed mark, pointing toward a smaller mid-century pottery studio somewhere in Portugal or Spain.
It’s decorative, it’s unique, it’s a conversation starter — and it’s perfect for dried flowers, kitchen décor, or anyone who appreciates the delightful weirdness of mismatched inspiration working surprisingly well.
Quick Details:
Ceramic pitcher/vase, approx. 11" tall, 6" wide, 3" opening
Upper section: red body with gold floral branches + silver medallion motifs
Lower section: hand-painted fruit and leaf design with gold accents
Faint impressed maker’s mark (“PR” or “PH”) on base
Minor paint wear on the handle; small chips/wear along the bottom rim
Estimated mid-20th century, likely European (Portugal or Spain)
Description:
This is what happens when a pitcher becomes an Exquisite Corpse — in the best way. The top half is all refined red enamel, gold vines, and delicate silver medallions, looking like it just stepped out of a Japanese-inspired tea salon. Meanwhile, the bottom half is warm, earthy fruit and leaves, straight out of a sunny European kitchen where someone’s grandmother is baking something incredible.
Two completely different moods, one very charming piece.
The gilded adornments tie it all together, giving it that “I’ve been around a few decades and I still look good” kind of energy. The base sports a crackle finish and also carries a faint “PR/PH” impressed mark, pointing toward a smaller mid-century pottery studio somewhere in Portugal or Spain.
It’s decorative, it’s unique, it’s a conversation starter — and it’s perfect for dried flowers, kitchen décor, or anyone who appreciates the delightful weirdness of mismatched inspiration working surprisingly well.
