Faience Corn Dish Appraisal

Vintage Majolica-Style Ceramic Corn on the Cob Dish

This item is a decorative and functional ceramic corn-on-the-cob serving dish, likely mid-to-late 20th century. Measuring approximately 8-9 inches in length, the dish is crafted from glazed earthenware or stoneware. It features a realistic relief design depicting a partially shucked ear of corn. The center tray area shows textured yellow kernels, while the surrounding border mimics green husks with embossed vertical veining and flowing leaf shapes. The glaze is high-gloss, typical of majolica-style pottery, with some variation in color saturation that highlights the textural details. The construction is solid with a semi-deep concave center to hold butter and prevent the corn from rolling. Condition-wise, the visible surface appears well-preserved with no immediate signs of chips, cracks, or heavy crazing in the glaze. While no maker's mark is visible from the front view, the style is reminiscent of pieces produced by companies such as Shawnee, Hull, or various Japanese manufacturers (Occupied Japan era through the 1970s). The craftsmanship is characteristic of mass-produced decorative kitchenware that values whimsical botanical realism.