Cabbage deep bowl by Subtil, Portugal

This bowl is an example of the ceramics made in a vegetable form that developed in the 17th century in Europe and has remained popular and in production ever since. Cabbage and lettuce leaves are popular, but tomatoes, sweetcorn, artichokes, pineapples and various other fruits and vegetables have been produced at different times. It is described by some as majolica, although this term is used for a variety of different ceramics.

• Height approx 9cm

• Diameter approx. 22.5cm