{"product_id":"19th-century-portuguese-yellow-slipware-serving-bowl-with-quail-and-floral-designs","title":"19th Century Portuguese Yellow Slipware Serving Bowl with Quail and Floral Designs","description":"\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-214\" data-turn-id=\"request-6863ae35-2acc-8011-95e3-8a7baedf292c-12\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"f54e07d0-93cc-4a50-85f2-925360dd65b4\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA charming late 19th century Portuguese yellow slipware serving bowl, circa 189s, hand thrown in terracotta and richly decorated in the rustic folk tradition of rural Portugal. The glossy ochre yellow slip glaze provides a warm backdrop for the rusty red slip-trailed decoration featuring two whimsical quails nestled among stylized floral branches, surrounded by rhythmic dotted and fan form border motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"667\"\u003eExecuted in the traditional vernacular style associated with the ceramic workshops of central and northern Portugal, particularly the regions surrounding Coimbra and Barcelos, where generations of artisans produced richly colored earthenware with playful animal motifs, the bowl celebrates the lively, expressive character of Iberian folk pottery. The stylized birds, warm palette, and naïve folk aesthetic strongly reflect the decorative traditions of Portuguese rural ceramics from these regions. Raised slip decoration and hand incised details create wonderful texture and depth throughout the composition, highlighting the artisan craftsmanship and handmade nature of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"667\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1351\"\u003eThe glaze has developed a lovely aged craquelure and soft timeworn patina consistent with age and use, enhancing the authenticity and warmth of the bowl. Equally beautiful displayed on the wall, styled atop a kitchen island, or used as a serving or fruit bowl, this piece brings cheerful old-world charm to farmhouse, Mediterranean, and collected European interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003eDiameter - 13.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003eh - 2.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003e_____________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Mirror A closer look reveals\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1605\/5007\/files\/A_closer_look_reveals_360.png?v=1751388575\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePortugal, likely central or northern region\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e L\u003ci\u003eate 19th century\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHand-thrown terracotta earthenware with slip glaze\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePortuguese yellow slipware serving bowl richly decorated in the rustic folk tradition of rural Portugal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetail:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGlossy ochre yellow slip glaze with rusty red slip-trailed decoration featuring two whimsical quails among stylized floral branches, dotted accents, and fan form border motifs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eRaised slip decoration creates texture and depth, reflecting the lively, expressive character of traditional Iberian folk pottery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWarm ochre yellow with rusty red decoration and natural terracotta undertones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatina:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eLovely aged craquelure and soft timeworn surface consistent with age and use\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eVery good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and surface crazing consistent with handmade glazed earthenware\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eIdeal as a serving bowl, fruit bowl, decorative centerpiece, open-shelf display, or wall-hung accent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e13.5\" Diameter x 2.75\"D\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndividually\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lolo French Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42986184769613,"sku":"LOPM127A","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1605\/5007\/files\/LOPM127mainps.jpg?v=1778826527","url":"https:\/\/lolofrenchantiques.com\/products\/19th-century-portuguese-yellow-slipware-serving-bowl-with-quail-and-floral-designs","provider":"Lolo French Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}