Offering a beautiful French style black and white oval footed centerpiece fruit bowl by Mottahedeh, Italy, c. Century French Creil faience, the black transfer pattern features a romantic scene in the center, scrolls and ivy band on exterior with two embossed lion handles, with lion and musical instruments on the foot. Base is marked A Mottahedeh Design and the pattern S. Measures 14 ½” long x 7″ at the highest. In Excellent vintage condition, note two small chips on the base rim on one side and a small chip to the base of the other, minor wear to the black band commensurate with age and use, please see all photos. A wonderful addition to any table! Please note that all items in our shop are of vintage or antique condition unless otherwise stated. They have often been used for many years and can have normal signs of wear. We do our best to accurately represent the items listed. We reflect any damage, repairs or heavy wear in the item description, but some minor scratches, nicks and stains can be normal for vintage items and should be considered. Customer service is our highest priority!