Savoir Vivre Appraisal

Savoir Vivre Luscious Large Rimmed Soup or Pasta Bowl

This is a wide-rimmed ceramic soup or pasta bowl from the Savoir Vivre brand in the 'Luscious' pattern. The piece features a light cream or off-white background with an all-over gray faux-marble or 'crackle' texture. The decoration consists of vibrant fruit clusters along the rim, including red apples, purple cherries, strawberries, and small white blossoms with green foliage. A distinct blue band encircles the outer edge of the rim. Based on the pattern style, this piece likely dates to the late 1990s or early 2000s. The craftsmanship is indicative of high-quality mass-produced ceramic stoneware, often manufactured in Japan for the Savoir Vivre line. Condition-wise, the bowl shows significant all-over 'crazing' (fine surface cracks in the glaze), which is visible across both the center and the rim. This crazing may be a result of thermal shock or aging and can impact the item's sanitary use and overall market value. No major chips or structural cracks are immediately visible, though minor edge wear to the blue painted rim is common for this type of utilized tableware.