Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Majolica Grape Harvest Pitcher (385/02)

This is a decorative ceramic pitcher, likely mid-20th century Italian majolica. The piece features a complex, three-dimensional relief design depicting a cluster of grapes. The base and lower body consist of large, textured white grapes that transition upward into vibrant green grape leaves forming the rim and ruffled spout. Accenting the greenery are smaller clusters of light purple or lilac-toned grapes. The handle is integrated into the foliage design, mimicking a woody vine or stem. The exterior is finished with a high-gloss lead glaze characteristic of Italian ceramics from Bassano or the Deruta region. Based on the provided marking '385/02' and 'Made in Italy,' this is a serial or mold number indicative of mid-century mass-market artisanal production. The interior appears to be a neutral off-white glaze. In terms of condition, there is a visible chip or loss of glaze on the leading edge of the leaf-shaped spout on the right side. The glaze exhibits fine surface crazing, which is typical for earthenware of this age. The craftsmanship shows hand-painted variations in the green and purple pigments, giving it a lively, rustic aesthetic characteristic of mid-century Italian export ware.