Item Report
American Mid-20th Century Creamware Relief Bowl with Doves
By: Unknown (possibly Lenox or another well-known ceramics manufacturer)
Style: Mid-Century Decorative Ceramics
Origin: United States (possible: United Kingdom)
Materials: Glazed earthenware (creamware)
Age: Circa 1940-1970
Condition: Excellent (no chips, cracks, or apparent discoloration seen)
Value: $40–$90
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible in the provided image
Date: 2025-06-12 20:24:27.986539
Description:
This is a large creamware bowl featuring a highly detailed molded relief design of two doves perched on branches at the center. The bowl is decorated with a repeated swirling fluted pattern radiating from the center and a braid-like border around the rim. The piece is entirely glazed in an ivory tone and has a refined, crisp appearance. The design suggests production by an American or European maker, likely between the 1940s and 1970s. Such motifs were popular in decorative tableware and giftware, often produced by companies like Lenox or Wedgwood during this period.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
Well-executed and visually appealing, the bowl showcases quality mold work typical of mid-20th-century decorative ceramics. The molded dove design is crisp, and the creamware glaze is even, indicating attentive factory production. While not rare, such pieces remain collectible for their decorative motifs and timeless appeal.
Individual Images:
- N/A (Only one image provided)
Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Excellent (no chips, cracks, or apparent discoloration seen)
Identification Score: 85%
The relief-molded nature, design motifs, and creamware material point strongly to mid-20th-century American or European decorative ceramics, though the precise producer is not identified due to lack of visible maker's mark.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The quality of the molding, glazing, and composition are consistent with authentic creamware decorative bowls from the suggested period. No signs of reproduction or modern fakery are evident in the visible image.
Image Memory Note
White relief-molded bowl with two doves at center; swirling rim pattern; likely mid-20th century American or European creamware; no visible maker's mark.
Keywords
creamware, relief bowl, mid-century, decorative ceramics, doves, American, 20th century
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