{"product_id":"tuscan-three-handled-yellow-pottery-centerpiece","title":"Tuscan Three-Handled Yellow Pottery Centerpiece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian pottery centerpiece bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made in Tuscany and finished in a warm, buttery yellow glaze with deliberately rustic brown accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe broad, shallow basin is punctuated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree applied loop handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the otherwise simple form an unusually architectural profile. One section of the rim appears to form a subtle pouring lip, a feature found on traditional Tuscan three-handled serving bowls. Large examples of this form were designed to function equally well as generous serving pieces and decorative centerpieces. Contemporary Tuscan workshops continue to make three-handled pouring bowls in much the same broad, shallow configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface is especially appealing. Rather than a perfectly uniform finish, the yellow glaze has variations in tone with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erubbed and distressed areas revealing the reddish earthenware body beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly around the rim, handles, foot, and exterior. The result has the relaxed character associated with rustic Tuscan pottery and makes the piece particularly effective mixed with older European ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts scale and shallow profile make it particularly good as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge fruit bowl or table centerpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the three handles remain visible rather than disappearing beneath the contents. It would also work beautifully empty on a farmhouse table or kitchen island, where the worn yellow surface can stand on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuscany, Italy, 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glazed earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14\" D x 5.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with extensive rubbing, glaze loss, surface wear, and exposed earthenware throughout, particularly along the rim, handles, foot, and exterior. Wear contributes significantly to the character of the piece. Please review photographs as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italian, 20th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44420056809559,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/F6AD45CF-886B-487D-8E7C-33A69A59F4E4.jpg?v=1791315480","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/tuscan-three-handled-yellow-pottery-centerpiece","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}