Cabbage Leaf Bowl Appraisal

Royal Bayreuth Cabbage Leaf Bowl

This item is an antique porcelain small bowl or dish, specifically identifying as part of the Cabbage Leaf pattern line produced by the renowned German manufacturer Royal Bayreuth. The piece is crafted from fine porcelain with a distinctive figural or majolica-style design, featuring a scalloped rim that mimics the natural edges of a cabbage. The exterior is washed in a soft lime green glaze, while the interior and base show a white porcelain finish. The center of the underside features the blue stamp of the Royal Bayreuth factory crest, which includes the manufacturer name and the 'Bavaria' origin mark. Based on the style of the hallmark, this piece likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century, a period when this naturalistic pattern was highly popular. The craftsmanship is high, exhibiting the delicate translucency typical of Bavarian porcelain from this era. Condition-wise, the bowl shows moderate signs of age including surface staining on the base, some minor firing spots (small dark specks original to manufacture), and light wear to the unglazed foot rim. There are no immediate visible cracks or large chips in the provided view, though some minor kiln stilt marks or pinholes are present, which are characteristic of hand-finished antique ceramic production methods.