Bitossi Sculptural Vase or Decanter with Grapes large pottery bowl reclining underneath a tree

reclining underneath a tree

apparently once denounced shredded wheat as tasteless: "like eating a whisk broom

I purchased it at the estate sale of a family of artists who had many wonderful things

Punch measures 6 1/2" long x 1 3/4" wide x 3/16" deep

See detail photos for best sense of shiny patches of glaze

Bitossi Sculptural Vase or Decanter with Grapes large pottery bowl reclining underneath a treeI believe this unusual mid century Bitossi ceramic vessel once had a stopper and was made to function as a decanter and a fabulous one I think it would make! One could easily stick a cork or any old stopper in it to use that way, or stick a flower in it and put it at the center of a festive dinner party table perfect right next to a good bottle of Chianti! Really fun, with great sculptural form mimicking a bunch of grapes and terrific drippy glazing.