{"product_id":"decorative-terracotta-bowl-circa-1900-w-lion-relief-applique-for-wall-display-151-4","title":"Decorative Terracotta Bowl circa 1900 w\/ Lion Relief Appliqué for Wall Display - 15¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA finely modelled terracotta decorative bowl, circa 1900, signed by the artist and distinguished by its warm, earthy character. The broad, shallow form with a simple rounded rim is rendered in a rich clay tone, its soft, velvety sheen enhancing both depth and presence. Hand formed and worked in relief, the composition depicts a pair of lions moving through a textured landscape. The modelling is expressive and varied, with carefully defined foliage, ground, and animal forms that catch the light across the surface, creating a sense of movement and depth. The sky is treated with restraint, with softly modelled clouds offering a quiet contrast to the more detailed foreground. The unglazed surface preserves the natural warmth of the terracotta. Signed and numbered on the reverse and pierced for wall display. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTerracotta wall pieces of this type bring warmth, texture, and quiet sculptural depth to an interior. Reflecting the artistic sensibility of around 1900, with its emphasis on naturalism and hand-modelled detail, the scene engages the eye through subtle variations of light across its surface. It hangs well in a study, library, or entry, and can also be displayed on a stand on a console or mantel, where its earthy character pairs naturally with wood, stone, and neutral palettes. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 3½\" deep x 15¼\" diameter \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 9cm deep x 39cm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53019502870866,"sku":"24192","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC08635_6d45f631-7823-460c-8ef3-d31823eb8430.jpg?v=1774341151","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/decorative-terracotta-bowl-circa-1900-w-lion-relief-applique-for-wall-display-151-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}