Mid-Century Playful Melon-Shaped Ceramic Pitcher - 7"

A petite melon-shaped pitcher in glazed earthenware, modeled with naturalistic lobes in sunlit ochre and soft green tones like a ripe melon. The gently freckled glaze adds to its lifelike quality, while the small rounded spout continues the organic flow of the form. A looping stem handle rises gracefully from the shoulder. In good condition, it shows fine age craquelure, a few small glaze flakes, and light wear at the rim that enhance its vintage, nostalgic appeal.

Reflecting the barbotine tradition of naturalistic pottery, this unsigned piece recalls the colorful tablewares of Italian and Southern French workshops that celebrated garden forms in lively glazes. Absolutely charming, it is perfect for a farmhouse kitchen or Mediterranean-inspired setting. Whether used to serve water or to hold a handful of herbs or flowers, it adds warmth and a touch of whimsy to a table or open shelf.