A Vintage Italian Majolica Trompe L'Oeil Tureen Modelled as a Bunch of Asparagus

Vintage Italian Majolica Trompe L'Oeil Asparagus Tureen
Moulded and Painted Pottery  
Made by 'Cos' Ceramics 
Italy, Mid 20th Century

Measures:-
25.4 cm high (10") and 21.5 cm (8 1/2") in diameter (approx.)

Painted mark to base "Cos 128 / Italy"

Italian majolica centerpiece tureen, moulded and hand painted to resemble a realistic bunch of large asparagus spears, bound together and standing upright in a wicker basket. The rim of the basket decorated with extruded clay, resembling moss. The lid moulded to resemble the asparagus tips, with a curled asparagus spear as the handle.