Lusterware Appraisal

Ruffled Ceramic Lusterware Bowl with Floral Decor

This item is a decorative, ruffled ceramic bowl, likely intended as a dessert or fruit bowl, or perhaps for serving. It possesses an overall off-white or cream background color with a noticeable pearlescent or iridescent sheen, which suggests a luster glaze application. The interior of the bowl is adorned with floral decals or painted motifs, featuring clusters of flowers in shades of pink, purple, yellow, green, and white. These floral designs appear to be placed somewhat symmetrically, with one prominent cluster visible on the right side and a smaller one on the left. The bowl has a distinctive fluted or ribbed exterior and interior, creating a vertical wavy texture extending from the base to the rim. The rim itself is scalloped or ruffled and finished with a dark, possibly gold or bronze-colored, speckled or stippled band, which adds a unique aged or rustic aesthetic. The condition appears to be relatively good with no immediately visible chips or cracks, although the dark rim finish may show some wear consistent with age and handling. The style appears to be mid-20th century, possibly from the 1940s to 1960s, a period when iridescent glazes and floral patterns were popular in ceramic dinnerware and decorative items. There are no discernible maker's marks or signatures visible from the provided image, which would typically be located on the base. The craftsmanship is indicative of mass-produced decorative ceramics of that era, with attention to decorative detail through applied glazes and transfers.